Colville Road is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB1 9EH 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 Colville Road, Cambridge, CB1 9EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB1 9BX, CB1 9EL, CB1 9HR, CB1 9HL, CB1 9EJ, CB1 9JH, CB1 9JG, CB1 9HT, CB1 9ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB1 9EH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 53.8% | 49.5% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 46.2% | 50.5% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.5% | 37.8% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 48% | 14.1% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 9.3% | -6.4% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 3.6% | -7.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 34.1% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 13.8% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30% | 24% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 8.4% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 12.9% | 3.3% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 12.4% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 36.4% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 8.3% | 3.1% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.8% 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% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 10% | 8.3% | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Black African | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 79.3% | 66.8% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -14.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 66.1% 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 | 80.3% | 66.1% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -17.1% |
| European Union | 4% | 9.3% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 18.7% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 13.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.3% | 66.3% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 18.4% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 7.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 4.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colville Road was 110.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.1% higher than the Cherry Hinton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colville Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Cherry Hinton and the 119th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Colville Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-03-03 | £402,381 |
| 42 Colville Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £501,000 | 2024-03-08 | £535,315 |
| 2 Colville Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2020-02-21 | £348,879 |
| 8 Colville Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £323,000 | 2017-03-17 | £393,184 |
| 76B Colville Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2017-02-24 | £213,868 |
CB1 9EH 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 2,666 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 3,606 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colville Primary School Colville Road , Cherry Hinton CB1 9EJ | 3out of 4 | 133 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School High Street , Cherry Hinton CB1 9HH | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spinney Primary School Hayster Drive , Cherry Hinton CB1 9PB | 4out of 4 | 577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewick Bridge Community Primary School Fulbourn Old Drift , Cherry Hinton CB1 9ND | 2out of 4 | 650 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Emma Primary School Gunhild Way , CB1 8QY | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Netherhall School Queen Edith's Way , CB1 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology Robinson Way , CB2 0SZ | 3out of 4 | 3,045 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 4,034 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,945 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 3,343 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 | 750 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge International School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 750 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Court School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 750 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Pathways School Block 19 , Ida Darwin CB21 5EE | 4out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Steiner School Hinton Road , CB21 5DZ | - not rated | 2,492 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indish | 43 High Street, Cherry Hinton | 293 yd | |
| Indian Palace | 15 High Street, Cherry Hinton | 372 yd | |
| Cambridge Water Plc | 90 Fulbourn Road | 498 yd | |
| T(n)S Catering | 110 Fulbourn Road | 671 yd | |
| The Cafe | Tesco Superstore Yarrow Road | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | Red Lion, 20 Mill End Road | 395 yd | |
| Eating Inn | Robin Hood, 1 Fulbourn Road | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorringtons Ltd | 100 High Street, Cherry Hinton | 202 yd | |
| Cherry House | 53 High Street, Cherry Hinton | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore Yarrow Road | 713 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hinton Village Leisure Centre COLVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 175 yd |
| Cherry Hinton Playing Fields CHEQUERS CLOSE | grass pitches | 187 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 | 125.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.