Queen Ediths Way is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB1 8PW 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 8PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB1 8SQ, CB1 8PJ, CB1 8SN, CB1 8AF, CB1 8SL, CB1 8QJ, CB1 8SJ, CB1 7DP, CB1 7SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB1 8PW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.5% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.5% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CB1 8PW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 71.5% 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 | 23.6% | 19% | -4.6% | 37.9% | -18.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.9% | 71.5% | 4.6% | 44.2% | 27.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 4.1% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 51.2% | 56% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 35.1% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 9% | 6.6% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 8PW this area, 5.4% 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 77.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.3% | 5.4% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 5.8% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 3.3% | -4.2% | 16.9% | -13.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 63% | 77.3% | 14.3% | 33.8% | 43.5% |
| Other | 3.9% | 0.8% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.9% 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 | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 1% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Indian | 4% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 87% | 69.9% | -17.1% | 81.4% | -11.5% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 65.4% 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 | 74.8% | 65.4% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 10.6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 6.3% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 13% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.8% | 65.7% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 19% | 18.0% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 6.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.3% | 2% | -12.3% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queen Ediths Way was 18.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.0% lower than the Coleridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Queen Ediths Way has the 12th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Coleridge and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Parkhouse, 40 Queen Ediths Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-11-11 | £388,594 |
| Flat 6 Parkhouse, 40 Queen Ediths Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-06-30 | £376,416 |
| 88 Queen Ediths Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2019-11-04 | £889,686 |
| 64 Queen Ediths Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2019-07-09 | £777,483 |
| 54 Queen Ediths Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2019-05-17 | £680,694 |
CB1 8PW 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 retired residents living in CB1 8PW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 3,408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 3,517 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 | 381 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Memorial Primary School Blinco Grove , CB1 7TX | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Emma Primary School Gunhild Way , CB1 8QY | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgefield Primary School Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spinney Primary School Hayster Drive , Cherry Hinton CB1 9PB | 4out of 4 | 1,951 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology Robinson Way , CB2 0SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Netherhall School Queen Edith's Way , CB1 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | - not rated | 2,144 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 | 1,303 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Perse School Hills Road , Trumpington CB2 8QF | - not rated | 852 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks International School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge International School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Court School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Cambridge Homerton Gardens , Purbeck Road CB2 8EB | - not rated | 1,514 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 | 184 yd | |
| The Wellspring Resturant | Hills Road | 594 yd | |
| Fireaway | 1, Adkins Corner Perne Road | 960 yd | |
| MRH Retail Orchard | 452 Cherry Hinton Road | 961 yd | |
| Pabulum Ltd | Morley Memorial Primary School Blinco Grove | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monty's Catering @ Queen Ediths PH | Queen Edith Public House Wulfstan Way | 139 yd | |
| Queen Edith Public House | Queen Edith Public House Wulfstan Way | 139 yd | |
| The Rock | The Rock, 200 Cherry Hinton Road | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khang's Fish Shop | 140 Wulfstan Way | 167 yd | |
| New Golden Buddha | 212 Cherry Hinton Road | 1,034 yd | |
| Fishnchickn / Serial Grill | 202 Cherry Hinton Road | 1,057 yd | |
| MAIDO HOUSE | 217A Cherry Hinton Road | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 5 - 6, Adkins Corner Perne Road | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Edith Primary School GODWIN WAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 311 yd |
| Nightingale Recreation Ground Nightingale Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 319 yd |
| Netherhall Sports Centre QUEEN EDITHS WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 999 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.