Hampden Gardens is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB1 3EL is located in the Romsey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 2007-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hampden Gardens, Cambridge, CB1 3EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB1 3DU, CB1 3EE, CB1 3US, CB1 3FA, CB1 3EQ, CB1 3UR, CB1 3FB, CB1 3EG, CB1 3HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB1 3EL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 49.8% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 52.1% | 50.2% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 3EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.3% 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 | 73% | 62.3% | -10.7% | 37.9% | 24.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.8% | 29.5% | 8.7% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 6.3% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (91%) 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 | 58.8% | 61.4% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 13.0% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 29.6% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 7% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 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 3EL this area, 6.9% 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 69.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5% | 6.9% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 10.2% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 73% | 69.4% | -3.6% | 33.8% | 35.6% |
| Other | 8.8% | 1.4% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 7.3% | 7.1% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 72.7% | 70.7% | -2.0% | 81.4% | -10.7% |
| Arab | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 54.9% 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 | 53.9% | 54.9% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -28.3% |
| European Union | 21.2% | 20.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 14.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.6% | 10.9% | -6.7% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.1% | 54.9% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -28.3% |
| 10+ Years | 12.7% | 14.3% | 1.6% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.9% | 12.1% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 9.2% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.1% | 76.7% | -18.6% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.1% | 37.2% | 12.9% |
| Christian | 27.7% | 46.2% | -18.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 9.8% | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hampden Gardens was 76.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.6% lower than the Coleridge average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Hampden Gardens has the 31st highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Coleridge and the 185th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hampden Gardens, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2024-11-27 | £333,042 |
| 24 Hampden Gardens, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-10-02 | £363,569 |
| 68 Hampden Gardens, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2024-08-16 | £323,408 |
| 72 Hampden Gardens, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-10-30 | £329,666 |
| 78 Hampden Gardens, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-10-17 | £299,696 |
CB1 3EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3EL 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 | 207 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 554 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,895 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 3,056 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 3,486 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Primary School 19 Norfolk Street , CB1 2LD | 4out of 4 | 822 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School 2 Vinery Way , CB1 3DR | 2out of 4 | 866 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Galfrid School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 1out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgefield Primary School Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | 4out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 2,199 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 2,369 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 2,736 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 | 2,221 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 3,380 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 3,694 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge Herbert House , 57 Warkworth Terrace CB1 1EE | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sancton Wood School 2 St Pauls Road , CB1 2EZ | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Andrew's College Cambridge 13 Station Road , CB1 2JB | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Arts and Sciences Sixth Form and Tutorial College 1 High Street , Chesterton CB4 1NQ | - not rated | 1,652 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stephen Perse Foundation Stephen Perse Foundation , Union Road CB2 1HF | - not rated | 1,818 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Fitness & Wellbeing Centre | 213 Cromwell Road | 212 yd | |
| Gymfinity Kids | Unit 2a, Beehive Centre Coldhams Lane | 322 yd | |
| Crunchy's | Unit 12, Cambridge Retail Park Newmarket Road | 478 yd | |
| Dunelm Mill | Unit 9, Cambridge Retail Park Newmarket Road | 515 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Co | Unit 20, Cambridge Retail Park Newmarket Road | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Geldart | The Geldart, 1 Ainsworth Street | 400 yd | |
| The Dobblers Inn | The Dobblers Inn, 184 Sturton Street | 525 yd | |
| The Alexandra Arms | The Alexandra Arms, 22 - 24 Gwydir Street | 584 yd | |
| The Corner House | The Corner House, 231 Newmarket Road | 627 yd | |
| The Petersfield | 2 Sturton Street | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromwell Takeaway | 29 Cromwell Road | 358 yd | |
| CurryFlame | 71 Catharine Street | 697 yd | |
| Flames kebab | 301 Newmarket Road | 699 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Cheddars Lane | 839 yd | |
| Juic’it up | 116 Mill Road | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 10a, Cambridge Retail Park Newmarket Road | 625 yd | |
| Aldi Store | 393 Newmarket Road | 835 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Cheddars Lane | 839 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 177 Mill Road | 890 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 78 - 80 Mill Road | 981 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Cambridge) CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 212 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Cambridge) UNIT 2A UNIT 2A COLDHAMS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 309 yd |
| Coldhams Common WHITEHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Abbey Leisure Complex POOL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 775 yd |
| Active4Less (Cambridge) (Closed) Newmarket Road | health and fitness suite | 904 yd |
| Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge Campus) (Closed) EAST ROAD | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Pure Gym (Cambridge Grafton Centre) GRAFTON CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 1,033 yd |
| Cambridge United (The Abbey Stadium) ABBEY STADIUM ABBEY STADIUM NEWMARKET ROAD | grass pitches | 1,035 yd |
| Cambridge Chesterton Indoor Bowls Club Logans Way | indoor bowls | 1,051 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 | 70.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.8% |
| 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 | 29.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 29.2% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.