Catharine Street is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB1 3AP is located in the Romsey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Catharine Street, Cambridge, CB1 3AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB1 3AR, CB1 3AL, CB1 3AT, CB1 3BH, CB1 3AX, CB1 3EF, CB1 3AU, CB1 3GQ, CB1 3AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB1 3AP has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.2% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 58.2% | 5.8% | 51.0% | 7.2% |
| Male | 47.6% | 41.8% | -5.8% | 49.0% | -7.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CB1 3AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 72.7% | 68.4% | -4.3% | 37.9% | 30.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.6% | 21.7% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -22.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 6.7% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.9% | 55.7% | -6.2% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 33.9% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 7.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around CB1 3AP this area, 7.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 71.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.2% | 7.5% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.7% | 7.9% | 2.2% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 8.7% | -8.0% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.6% | 71.4% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 37.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 91.2% | 81% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 61.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 61.9% | -20.4% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 20.5% | 12.7% | 6.1% | 14.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 10.8% | 7.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.9% | 61.4% | -17.5% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| 10+ Years | 8.5% | 11.1% | 2.6% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 13.9% | 10.5% | 2.9% | 11.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 8.2% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 5.4% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 76.7% | -14.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Portugal | 4.6% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.9% | 37.2% | 25.7% |
| Christian | 22.9% | 46.2% | -23.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Catharine Street was 15.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.3% lower than the Coleridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Catharine Street has the 6th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Coleridge and the 32nd lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149 Catharine Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-09-25 | £643,116 |
| 121 Catharine Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2024-07-25 | £575,676 |
| 133 Catharine Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £567,000 | 2023-03-10 | £607,500 |
| 85 Catharine Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-08-26 | £360,221 |
| 145 Catharine Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2022-04-29 | £533,038 |
CB1 3AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in CB1 3AP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 152 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 43 |
| Education | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 892 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 2,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 3,392 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 4,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School 2 Vinery Way , CB1 3DR | 2out of 4 | 689 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Primary School 19 Norfolk Street , CB1 2LD | 4out of 4 | 921 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgefield Primary School Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | 4out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls CofE VA Primary School Coronation Street , CB2 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 2,725 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Netherhall School Queen Edith's Way , CB1 8NN | 3out of 4 | 2,827 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 2,837 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 4,234 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sancton Wood School 2 St Pauls Road , CB1 2EZ | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Andrew's College Cambridge 13 Station Road , CB1 2JB | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge Herbert House , 57 Warkworth Terrace CB1 1EE | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stephen Perse Foundation Stephen Perse Foundation , Union Road CB2 1HF | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School Bateman Street , CB2 1LY | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Well Pharmacy | 183 Mill Road | 335 yd | |
| Tradizioni | 18, The Broadway Mill Road | 342 yd | |
| Urban Larder | 9, The Broadway Mill Road | 349 yd | |
| Black Cat Cafe | 2, The Broadway Mill Road | 356 yd | |
| BLD's | 210 Mill Road | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Empress | The Empress, 72 Thoday Street | 151 yd | |
| Earl of Beaconsfield | Earl Of Beaconsfield, 133 Mill Road | 384 yd | |
| The Petersfield | 2 Sturton Street | 451 yd | |
| The Kingston Arms | Kingston Arms, 33 Kingston Street | 514 yd | |
| The Geldart | The Geldart, 1 Ainsworth Street | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CurryFlame | 71 Catharine Street | 143 yd | |
| Cromwell Takeaway | 29 Cromwell Road | 202 yd | |
| The Pizza Co./Gourmet Burger & Fries | 178 Mill Road | 395 yd | |
| Subway | 301 - 305 Mill Road | 542 yd | |
| Juic’it up | 116 Mill Road | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 177 Mill Road | 334 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 78 - 80 Mill Road | 756 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Brooks Road | 827 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 5, 1 Station Square | 1,002 yd | |
| Retour Supermarket | 42 Clifton Road | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dw Sports Fitness (Cambridge) UNIT 2A UNIT 2A COLDHAMS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 623 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Cambridge) CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 756 yd |
| Coleridge Recreation Ground Davy Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 964 yd |
| Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge Campus) (Closed) EAST ROAD | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Coleridge Community College RADEGUND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 988 yd |
| Fenners Cricket And Tennis Ground FENNERS CRICKET GROUND FENNERS CRICKET GROUND MORTIMER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,052 yd |
| Coldhams Common WHITEHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,059 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.