Back Lane is in Ickleton, Saffron Walden and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB10 1SJ is located in the Duxford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Back Lane, Ickleton, Saffron Walden, CB10 1SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB10 1SU, CB10 1TF, CB10 1TE, CB10 1ST, CB10 1SS, CB10 1SZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB10 1SJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.9% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.1% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 CB10 1SJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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 | 22.9% | 27.2% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 54.5% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 9% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 7.2% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50% | 50.5% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 32.9% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 11.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 20.7% | 17% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 9% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 11.8% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 14.9% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 39.1% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98% | 93% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 89.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.4% | 89.2% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 90.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Back Lane was 23.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.4% lower than the Linton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Back Lane has the 9th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Linton and the 130th lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.7%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Back Lane, Saffron Walden, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-11-08 | £299,211 |
| 4 Back Lane, Saffron Walden, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2015-09-24 | £304,675 |
| 1 Priory Farm Barns Back Lane, Saffron Walden, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2013-04-12 | £1,108,527 |
| 2 Priory Farm Barns Back Lane, Saffron Walden, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2012-10-25 | £1,141,983 |
| 5 Back Lane, Saffron Walden, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2010-12-13 | £989,803 |
CB10 1SJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CB10 1SJ 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy School Street , Great Chesterford CB10 1NN | 4out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Duxford Church of England Community Primary School St John's Street , Duxford CB22 4RA | 3out of 4 | 3,233 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cafe Riverside | 111 Frogge Street | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Barns | 70 Frogge Street | 516 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ickleton Village Hall Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FROGGE STREET | grass pitches | 319 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 | 54.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 54.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 54.5% |
| 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 | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 246.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.