Regent Street is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB2 1AB is located in the Market electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Regent Street, Cambridge, CB2 1AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB2 1AA, CB2 1DP, CB2 1DB, CB2 1EG, CB1 2EB, CB1 2EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB2 1AB is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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 | 42.9% | 46.4% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 57.1% | 53.6% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CB2 1AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 93% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 92.2% | 93% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 55.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 5.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -38.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -8.6% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (91.4%) 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 | 73.2% | 59.7% | -13.5% | 48.4% | 11.3% |
| Good health | 23.2% | 31.7% | 8.5% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 3% | 7.6% | 4.6% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 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 CB2 1AB this area, 0.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -17.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -9.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -12.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 54.6% | 68.2% | 13.6% | 16.9% | 51.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 28.8% | -7.6% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.1% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.9% 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 | 0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% |
| Chinese | 6.5% | 10.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% | 9.8% |
| Indian | 2% | 5.3% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 81.9% | 70.9% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -10.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 62.5% 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 | 65.7% | 62.5% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| European Union | 11.9% | 11.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.9% | 15.4% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 9.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 7% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.9% | 62.6% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| 10+ Years | 13.1% | 9.1% | -4.0% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.1% | 4.1% | -5.0% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 7.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 16.8% | 8.7% | 1.9% | 14.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 0.8% | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.8% | 37.2% | 16.6% |
| Christian | 21.6% | 46.2% | -24.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 17.2% | 6.0% | 11.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Regent Street was 543.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.1% higher than the Market average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Regent Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Market and the 10th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 246.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suite 6 Ravenscroft House 59/61 Regent Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £3,300,000 | 2024-02-12 | £3,527,938 |
| 33 Regent Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2023-03-24 | £1,348,100 |
| 67 - 69 Regent Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £4,400,000 | 2021-12-20 | £4,869,584 |
| 19 - 21 Regent Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £1,375,000 | 2021-03-23 | £1,528,269 |
| 59 Regent Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2017-05-30 | £64,144 |
CB2 1AB 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CB2 1AB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 546 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 2,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 3,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 3,104 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 3,799 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | 4out of 4 | 441 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls CofE VA Primary School Coronation Street , CB2 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 595 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Primary School 19 Norfolk Street , CB1 2LD | 4out of 4 | 851 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Street CofE Primary School Lower Park Street , CB5 8AR | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newnham Croft Primary School Chedworth Street , CB3 9JF | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 488 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,285 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | - not rated | 2,518 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 3,019 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,816 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 2,828 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 4,160 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge Herbert House , 57 Warkworth Terrace CB1 1EE | - not rated | 535 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stephen Perse Foundation Stephen Perse Foundation , Union Road CB2 1HF | - not rated | 540 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leys School Trumpington Road , CB2 7AD | - not rated | 556 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sancton Wood School 2 St Pauls Road , CB1 2EZ | - not rated | 567 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage School 17 - 19 Brookside , CB2 1JE | - not rated | 582 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickeez | 59 Regent Street | 0 yd | |
| London Grade Coffee | 65 Regent Street | 15 yd | |
| Gourmet Burger Kitchen | 43 - 45 Regent Street | 22 yd | |
| Zizzi | 47 - 53 Regent Street | 22 yd | |
| Seven Days | 66 Regent Street | 33 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Luca Cucina & Bar | 83 Regent Street | 94 yd | |
| The Lab | 90 Regent Street | 111 yd | |
| Prince Regent | Prince Regent, 91 Regent Street | 129 yd | |
| The Regal | The Regal, 38 - 39 St Andrews Street | 306 yd | |
| The Cambridge Tap | 32 St Andrews Street | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hi Sweety | 71A Regent Street | 43 yd | |
| City Kebab | 73 Regent Street | 48 yd | |
| Kim's Bulgogi | 77 Regent Street | 70 yd | |
| Cafe 24 | 24 Regent Street | 125 yd | |
| The Tiffin Truck | 22 Regent Street | 130 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 52 - 54 St Andrews Street | 236 yd | |
| John Lewis | 10 Downing Street | 421 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 52 Hills Road | 547 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 5 Christs Lane | 570 yd | |
| Oseyo | 16 Petty Cury | 651 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkers Piece PARK TERRACE | grass pitches | 252 yd |
| Ymca (Cambridge) QUEEN ANNE HOUSE QUEEN ANNE HOUSE GONVILLE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 287 yd |
| Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre QUEEN ANNE TERRACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 321 yd |
| Parkside Pools & Gym GONVILLE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 397 yd |
| Parkside Community College Parkside | 464 yd | |
| Fenners Cricket And Tennis Ground FENNERS CRICKET GROUND FENNERS CRICKET GROUND MORTIMER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 474 yd |
| Stephen Perse Foundation UNION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 485 yd |
| The Leys Sports Complex THE CHAPEL THE LEYS SCHOOL THE CHAPEL THE LEYS SCHOOL TRUMPINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 606 yd |
| Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge Campus) (Closed) EAST ROAD | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Cambridge) (Closed) Mill Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 713 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 | 70.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 59.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 59.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 59.3% |
| 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 | 29.6% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.