Queen Ediths Way is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB1 8NJ 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 Queen Ediths Way, Cambridge, CB1 8NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB1 8NL, CB1 8DS, CB1 8DT, CB1 8RQ, CB1 8DU, CB1 8HD, CB1 8DG, CB1 8DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB1 8NJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 51.2% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.8% | 48.8% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CB1 8NJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% 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 | 33.9% | 36.7% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 53.1% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 49.5% | 54.8% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 35.6% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 6.6% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 67.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 10.5% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 3.9% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 5.4% | -9.0% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.7% | 67.7% | 19.0% | 33.8% | 33.9% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.2% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 7.5% | 8.4% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 6.3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 70.7% | 66% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -15.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 57.2% 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 | 66.1% | 57.2% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -26.0% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 15.3% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16% | 18.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 12.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.1% | 57.5% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -25.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 19.3% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 8.7% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 8.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16% | 6% | -10.0% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Buddhist | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queen Ediths Way was 44.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.5% lower than the Cherry Hinton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Queen Ediths Way has the 11th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Cherry Hinton and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 123.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173 Queen Ediths Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2024-05-29 | £870,999 |
| 255 Queen Ediths Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £516,000 | 2023-08-30 | £524,199 |
| 173 Queen Ediths Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2022-01-18 | £869,440 |
| 249 Queen Ediths Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £963,000 | 2021-06-25 | £1,085,564 |
| 217 Queen Ediths Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2019-04-12 | £534,309 |
CB1 8NJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8NJ 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Education | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 3,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 3,526 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 | 140 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Edith Primary School Godwin Way , CB1 8QP | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colville Primary School Colville Road , Cherry Hinton CB1 9EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spinney Primary School Hayster Drive , Cherry Hinton CB1 9PB | 4out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School High Street , Cherry Hinton CB1 9HH | 3out of 4 | 1,404 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 | 209 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology Robinson Way , CB2 0SZ | 3out of 4 | 2,000 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | - not rated | 3,175 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 | 2,212 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 2,368 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 | 482 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge International School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 482 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Court School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 482 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Perse School Hills Road , Trumpington CB2 8QF | - not rated | 1,870 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Cambridge Homerton Gardens , Purbeck Road CB2 8EB | - not rated | 2,356 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 | 526 yd | |
| MRH Retail Orchard | 452 Cherry Hinton Road | 572 yd | |
| Indian Palace | 15 High Street, Cherry Hinton | 678 yd | |
| Indish | 43 High Street, Cherry Hinton | 795 yd | |
| Cambridge Water Plc | 90 Fulbourn Road | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eating Inn | Robin Hood, 1 Fulbourn Road | 561 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Red Lion, 20 Mill End Road | 670 yd | |
| Monty's Catering @ Queen Ediths PH | Queen Edith Public House Wulfstan Way | 963 yd | |
| Queen Edith Public House | Queen Edith Public House Wulfstan Way | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry House | 53 High Street, Cherry Hinton | 795 yd | |
| Dorringtons Ltd | 100 High Street, Cherry Hinton | 972 yd | |
| Khang's Fish Shop | 140 Wulfstan Way | 1,036 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 | 142 yd |
| Queen Edith Primary School GODWIN WAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 819 yd |
| Cherry Hinton Village Leisure Centre COLVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 893 yd |
| Cherry Hinton Playing Fields CHEQUERS CLOSE | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| St Bedes Inter Church School BIRDWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,058 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 150.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.