Queen Ediths Way is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB1 8NW is located in the Queen Edith's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Queen Ediths Way, Cambridge, CB1 8NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB1 8NS, CB1 8PT, CB1 8NT, CB1 8PS, CB1 8PR, CB1 8NY, CB1 8PL, CB1 8PP, CB1 8PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB1 8NW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 46.8% | 47.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 53.2% | 52.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 8NW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% 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 | 28.5% | 29.9% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.9% | 58.6% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 14.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 5% | -1.6% | 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 (89.5%) 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 | 54.7% | 59.9% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 11.5% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 29.6% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 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 8NW this area, 8.9% 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 65.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 8.9% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 2.3% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 7.3% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 8.5% | -2.4% | 16.9% | -8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.8% | 65.3% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 31.5% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 6.3% | 5.9% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 6.9% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 4.9% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 77.5% | 75.1% | -2.4% | 81.4% | -6.3% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 68% 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 | 77.2% | 68% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| European Union | 6% | 13.6% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.3% | 14.6% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.7% | 68.4% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 16.6% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 6.2% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.3% | 5.2% | -10.1% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queen Ediths Way was 21.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.6% lower than the Coleridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Queen Ediths Way has the 16th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Coleridge and the 51st lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138 Queen Ediths Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2024-11-28 | £1,264,314 |
| 124 Queen Ediths Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2024-06-28 | £704,896 |
| 116 Queen Ediths Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £785,125 | 2023-06-22 | £790,583 |
| 120 Queen Ediths Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £658,000 | 2022-02-10 | £683,619 |
| 132A Queen Ediths Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2017-12-15 | £762,202 |
CB1 8NW 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 777 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 3,354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 3,516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Edith Primary School Godwin Way , CB1 8QP | 3out of 4 | 232 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Emma Primary School Gunhild Way , CB1 8QY | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Memorial Primary School Blinco Grove , CB1 7TX | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spinney Primary School Hayster Drive , Cherry Hinton CB1 9PB | 4out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgefield Primary School Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Foundation 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 | 524 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology Robinson Way , CB2 0SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,456 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | - not rated | 2,678 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 1,844 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 1,864 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 | 935 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge International School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 935 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Court School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 935 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Perse School Hills Road , Trumpington CB2 8QF | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Cambridge Homerton Gardens , Purbeck Road CB2 8EB | - not rated | 1,959 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee House | 132 Wulfstan Way | 540 yd | |
| MRH Retail Orchard | 452 Cherry Hinton Road | 663 yd | |
| Cambridge Kids Club @ Oaks | Cherry Hinton Hall Cherry Hinton Road | 909 yd | |
| Fireaway | 1, Adkins Corner Perne Road | 980 yd | |
| The Wellspring Resturant | Hills Road | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monty's Catering @ Queen Ediths PH | Queen Edith Public House Wulfstan Way | 450 yd | |
| Queen Edith Public House | Queen Edith Public House Wulfstan Way | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khang's Fish Shop | 140 Wulfstan Way | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 5 - 6, Adkins Corner Perne Road | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Edith Primary School GODWIN WAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 357 yd |
| Netherhall Sports Centre QUEEN EDITHS WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 459 yd |
| Nightingale Recreation Ground Nightingale Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 812 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| 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 | 102.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 268.38 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 268.38 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35.77 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.