Rustat Avenue is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB1 3PG is located in the Coleridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 2005-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rustat Avenue, Cambridge, CB1 3PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB1 3RD, CB1 3RE, CB1 3PF, CB1 3QG, CB1 3RF, CB1 3QN, CB1 3RQ, CB1 3WL, CB1 3QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB1 3PG has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 43.6% | 47.5% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 56.4% | 52.5% | -3.9% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 3PG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.3% 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 | 72.5% | 67.3% | -5.2% | 37.9% | 29.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 25.1% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -19.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 69.6% | 58.8% | -10.8% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 24.3% | 28.6% | 4.3% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 8.2% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 3PG this area, 6% 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 76.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.3% | 6% | 3.7% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 5.4% | -2.8% | 16.9% | -11.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 77.8% | 76.8% | -1.0% | 33.8% | 43.0% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.4% 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 | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 6.6% | 7.7% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 7.0% |
| Indian | 8.3% | 8.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 3.3% | -3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 70.7% | 69.4% | -1.3% | 81.4% | -12.0% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, just 37.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.9% | 37.2% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -46.0% |
| European Union | 16% | 28.4% | 12.4% | 6.1% | 22.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.7% | 21.3% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 15.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 9.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.8% | 37.2% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -46.0% |
| 10+ Years | 17.1% | 9.8% | -7.3% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 16% | 18.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 15.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 19.1% | 8.1% | 2.2% | 16.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 15.3% | 10.3% | 1.9% | 13.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 37.5% | 76.7% | -39.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 8.2% | 1.5% | 6.7% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.1% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Southern Asia | 7.1% | 1.2% | 5.9% |
| South-East Asia | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 29% | 46.2% | -17.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rustat Avenue was 114.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.7% higher than the Coleridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rustat Avenue has the 16th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Coleridge and the 112th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.6%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Bailey House Rustat Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-10-16 | £318,688 |
| 77 Bailey House Rustat Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-08-23 | £339,494 |
| 42 Bailey House Rustat Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-07-18 | £350,550 |
| 49 Bailey House Rustat Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-05-17 | £315,051 |
| 51 Bailey House Rustat Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-04-03 | £322,718 |
CB1 3PG 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 3PG 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 | 106 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,510 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 3,992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 4,651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls CofE VA Primary School Coronation Street , CB2 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 886 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | 4out of 4 | 942 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgefield Primary School Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Memorial Primary School Blinco Grove , CB1 7TX | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Primary School 19 Norfolk Street , CB1 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,017 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | - not rated | 2,101 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Netherhall School Queen Edith's Way , CB1 8NN | 3out of 4 | 2,553 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 | 806 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 1,973 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 4,932 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Andrew's College Cambridge 13 Station Road , CB1 2JB | - not rated | 469 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sancton Wood School 2 St Pauls Road , CB1 2EZ | - not rated | 767 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School Bateman Street , CB2 1LY | - not rated | 963 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Stephen Perse Foundation Stephen Perse Foundation , Union Road CB2 1HF | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Cambridge Homerton Gardens , Purbeck Road CB2 8EB | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Rocket | 49 Clifton Road | 108 yd | |
| Fitzbillies Bakery | 31B Clifton Road | 177 yd | |
| AROMI Caffe Ltd | 38 Clifton Road | 215 yd | |
| Clip 'n' Climb | 34 Clifton Road | 221 yd | |
| Gail's - Cambridge Square | 1 Station Square | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station Tavern | Unit 1, 2 Station Square | 280 yd | |
| The Junction | The Junction, 1 Clifton Way | 421 yd | |
| Earl Of Derby | Earl Of Derby, 129 Hills Road | 501 yd | |
| Earl of Beaconsfield | Earl Of Beaconsfield, 133 Mill Road | 569 yd | |
| The Devonshire Arms | Devonshire Arms, 1 Devonshire Road | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namaste Cambridge | 43 Clifton Road | 163 yd | |
| The Old Ticket Office | Cambridge Railway Station Station Road | 187 yd | |
| Upper Crust | Kiosk, Cambridge Railway Station Station Road | 187 yd | |
| Wasabi | Unit 3, 1 Station Square | 280 yd | |
| Deliveroo HOP Ltd | Units 29 To 30 Clifton Road | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retour Supermarket | 42 Clifton Road | 166 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 5, 1 Station Square | 280 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 4 - 5, Cambridge Leisure Park Clifton Way | 573 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 177 Mill Road | 593 yd | |
| Tesco | 1, Market Rise Cherry Hinton Road | 607 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coleridge Recreation Ground Davy Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 349 yd |
| Pure Gym (Cambridge) Clifton Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 669 yd |
| Coleridge Community College RADEGUND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Fenners Cricket And Tennis Ground FENNERS CRICKET GROUND FENNERS CRICKET GROUND MORTIMER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 990 yd |
| Hills Road Sports & Tennis Centre PURBECK ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,007 yd |
| Cambridge & County Bowls Club BROOKLANDS AVENUE | indoor bowls | 1,042 yd |
| Homerton College HILLS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,077 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 | 64.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.