Ventress Farm Court is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB1 8HD is located in the Cherry Hinton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ventress Farm Court, Cambridge, CB1 8HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB1 8DX, CB1 8DT, CB1 8DG, CB1 9JD, CB1 8DS, CB1 8DU, CB1 9NH, CB1 9JB, CB1 9JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB1 8HD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.2% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49% | 49.8% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CB1 8HD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.8% | 31.4% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 56.3% | 6.3% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 43.3% | 49.8% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 36.8% | -4.8% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 10.3% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 8HD this area, 8.4% 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 67.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 8.4% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 9.2% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.1% | 67.4% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 33.6% |
| Other | 8% | 1.5% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.5% 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% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 7.4% | 15.1% | 7.7% | 3.1% | 12.0% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 79.2% | 64.5% | -14.7% | 81.4% | -16.9% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 55.9% 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 | 69.1% | 55.9% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -27.3% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 16.8% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.8% | 18% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 12.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.1% | 55.6% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 21.3% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 12% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 5.2% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 5.9% | -6.9% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 7.8% | 1.2% | 6.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 10.6% | 1.7% | 8.9% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ventress Farm Court was 8.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.5% lower than the Cherry Hinton average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Ventress Farm Court has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Cherry Hinton and the 13th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Ventress Farm Court, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2025-09-12 | £318,000 |
| 48 Ventress Farm Court, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-02-14 | £295,299 |
| 66 Ventress Farm Court, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-11-11 | £306,302 |
| 58 Ventress Farm Court, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-10-04 | £339,331 |
| 65 Ventress Farm Court, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £307,505 | 2024-06-21 | £308,443 |
CB1 8HD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 44 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 2,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 3,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Emma Primary School Gunhild Way , CB1 8QY | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spinney Primary School Hayster Drive , Cherry Hinton CB1 9PB | 4out of 4 | 788 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colville Primary School Colville Road , Cherry Hinton CB1 9EJ | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Edith Primary School Godwin Way , CB1 8QP | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School High Street , Cherry Hinton CB1 9HH | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Netherhall School Queen Edith's Way , CB1 8NN | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology Robinson Way , CB2 0SZ | 3out of 4 | 2,273 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | - not rated | 3,350 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,294 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 2,575 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 | 218 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge International School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 218 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Court School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 218 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Perse School Hills Road , Trumpington CB2 8QF | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Cambridge Homerton Gardens , Purbeck Road CB2 8EB | - not rated | 2,466 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Kids Club @ Oaks | Cherry Hinton Hall Cherry Hinton Road | 315 yd | |
| Indian Palace | 15 High Street, Cherry Hinton | 410 yd | |
| Indish | 43 High Street, Cherry Hinton | 511 yd | |
| MRH Retail Orchard | 452 Cherry Hinton Road | 571 yd | |
| Cambridge Water Plc | 90 Fulbourn Road | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eating Inn | Robin Hood, 1 Fulbourn Road | 348 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Red Lion, 20 Mill End Road | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry House | 53 High Street, Cherry Hinton | 511 yd | |
| Dorringtons Ltd | 100 High Street, Cherry Hinton | 685 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Netherhall Sports Centre QUEEN EDITHS WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 438 yd |
| Cherry Hinton Village Leisure Centre COLVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| Cherry Hinton Playing Fields CHEQUERS CLOSE | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| St Bedes Inter Church School BIRDWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 865 yd |
| Queen Edith Primary School GODWIN WAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,026 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 | 116.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.