High Street is in Cherry Hinton, Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB1 9HY 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 High Street, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, CB1 9HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB1 9JE, CB1 9JF, CB1 9HZ, CB1 9NU, CB1 9HD, CB1 9HS, CB1 9JA, CB1 9JD, CB1 9JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB1 9HY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 44.7% | 49.2% | 4.5% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 55.3% | 50.8% | -4.5% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 37.4% | 41.8% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 47.3% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 5.5% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 53.6% | 56.8% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 31.5% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 8.3% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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.
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 56.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 12.4% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 3.6% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 7.7% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 11.7% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.4% | 56.6% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 22.8% |
| Other | 11.7% | 4% | -7.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68% 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 | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 5.1% |
| Indian | 7.2% | 13.5% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 10.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 76.6% | 68% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -13.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 55.6% 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 | 72% | 55.6% | -16.4% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 14.5% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.8% | 22.8% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 17.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.4% | 55.2% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -28.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 16.9% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 8.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 8.6% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 11% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.6% | 76.7% | -13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 9.3% | 1.2% | 8.1% |
| South-East Asia | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 89.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.8% higher than the Cherry Hinton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Cherry Hinton and the 153rd highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 The Arc, 1 High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-10-08 | £320,000 |
| Flat 8 The Arc, 1 High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-09-15 | £360,484 |
| Flat 1 The Arc, 1 High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-12-17 | £341,996 |
| 3A High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2017-12-20 | £666,216 |
| Flat 1 The Arc, 1 High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2016-11-30 | £355,716 |
CB1 9HY 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 9HY 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 | 123 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Education | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 1,857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 2,809 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 3,533 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 | 476 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Emma Primary School Gunhild Way , CB1 8QY | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spinney Primary School Hayster Drive , Cherry Hinton CB1 9PB | 4out of 4 | 650 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 | 812 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewick Bridge Community Primary School Fulbourn Old Drift , Cherry Hinton CB1 9ND | 2out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 720 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 859 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology Robinson Way , CB2 0SZ | 3out of 4 | 2,598 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | - not rated | 3,691 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 | 2,605 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 2,919 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 | 391 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge International School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 391 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Court School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 391 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Pathways School Block 19 , Ida Darwin CB21 5EE | 4out of 4 | 2,261 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Perse School Hills Road , Trumpington CB2 8QF | - not rated | 2,400 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Palace | 15 High Street, Cherry Hinton | 89 yd | |
| Indish | 43 High Street, Cherry Hinton | 228 yd | |
| Cambridge Water Plc | 90 Fulbourn Road | 455 yd | |
| Cambridge Kids Club @ Oaks | Cherry Hinton Hall Cherry Hinton Road | 524 yd | |
| T(n)S Catering | 110 Fulbourn Road | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eating Inn | Robin Hood, 1 Fulbourn Road | 101 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Red Lion, 20 Mill End Road | 114 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry House | 53 High Street, Cherry Hinton | 228 yd | |
| Dorringtons Ltd | 100 High Street, Cherry Hinton | 400 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hinton Village Leisure Centre COLVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 302 yd |
| Cherry Hinton Playing Fields CHEQUERS CLOSE | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| Netherhall Sports Centre QUEEN EDITHS WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 719 yd |
| St Bedes Inter Church School BIRDWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 982 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.