Coldhams Lane is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB1 3JS is located in the Cherry Hinton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Coldhams Lane, Cambridge, CB1 3JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB1 3JN, CB1 3JR, CB1 3LE, CB1 3JY, CB1 3JX, CB1 9LW, CB1 9XS, CB1 9LN, CB1 9LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB1 3JS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 53.6% | 48.5% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 46.4% | 51.5% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.6% | 36.1% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 44.1% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 10.1% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 6.3% | -4.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 46.4% | 54.1% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 31% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 10.6% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 3% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
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 54%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26% | 13.8% | -12.2% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 6.7% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 6.7% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 8.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 7.9% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 54% | 24.0% | 33.8% | 20.2% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.5% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.4% 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% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 7.2% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 89.3% | 68.4% | -20.9% | 81.4% | -13.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 63.3% 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 | 76.2% | 63.3% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -19.9% |
| European Union | 12.3% | 14.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 7% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 11.7% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.7% | 62.7% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| 10+ Years | 10% | 20.1% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 7.6% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 4.6% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 11.2% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coldhams Lane was 37.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.3% lower than the Cherry Hinton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coldhams Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Cherry Hinton and the 96th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 509 - 511 Coldhams Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £4,800,000 | 2020-04-03 | £4,987,144 |
| 523 Coldhams Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-03-31 | £407,448 |
| 521 Coldhams Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2019-07-11 | £936,384 |
| 511C Coldhams Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £9,700,000 | 2017-06-16 | £9,660,808 |
| 515 Coldhams Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £7,050,000 | 2017-01-06 | £7,371,474 |
CB1 3JS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 2,067 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 2,676 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 3,239 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 5,386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School High Street , Cherry Hinton CB1 9HH | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spinney Primary School Hayster Drive , Cherry Hinton CB1 9PB | 4out of 4 | 573 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewick Bridge Community Primary School Fulbourn Old Drift , Cherry Hinton CB1 9ND | 2out of 4 | 681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colville Primary School Colville Road , Cherry Hinton CB1 9EJ | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Emma Primary School Gunhild Way , CB1 8QY | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Netherhall School Queen Edith's Way , CB1 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology Robinson Way , CB2 0SZ | 3out of 4 | 3,523 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 3,774 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,057 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 3,669 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks International School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge International School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Court School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Pathways School Block 19 , Ida Darwin CB21 5EE | 4out of 4 | 2,064 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Steiner School Hinton Road , CB21 5DZ | - not rated | 2,637 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indish | 43 High Street, Cherry Hinton | 814 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure | 21 - 25, Coldhams Business Park Norman Way | 893 yd | |
| The Cafe | Tesco Superstore Yarrow Road | 933 yd | |
| Indian Palace | 15 High Street, Cherry Hinton | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | Red Lion, 20 Mill End Road | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorringtons Ltd | 100 High Street, Cherry Hinton | 642 yd | |
| Cherry House | 53 High Street, Cherry Hinton | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore Yarrow Road | 933 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hinton Village Leisure Centre COLVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 754 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Cambridge) UNIT 21-25 UNIT 21-25 NORMAN WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 797 yd |
| Cherry Hinton Playing Fields CHEQUERS CLOSE | grass pitches | 874 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 | 93.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.