Bentinck Terrace is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB2 1HQ 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 Bentinck Terrace, Cambridge, CB2 1HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB2 1HG, CB2 1JJ, CB2 1HJ, CB2 1JH, CB2 1HZ, CB2 1HW, CB2 1HE, CB2 1HH, CB2 1HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB2 1HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 52.8% | 49.7% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 47.2% | 50.3% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 1HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.4% 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 | 58.1% | 62.4% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 24.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.1% | 17.9% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -26.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 6.9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 16.5% | 11.6% | -4.9% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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 | 42.2% | 39.6% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 32.1% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 20.8% | 25% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 3% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 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 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.6% | 13.9% | -16.7% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 5.2% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.5% | 9.2% | 3.7% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.7% | 50% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 6.2% | 8.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 5.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 4.7% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 6.7% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 82.9% | 75.8% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -5.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 63.5% 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 | 73% | 63.5% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 17.4% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 11.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72% | 63.5% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 10.8% | 3.7% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 9.7% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 9.9% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.6% | 76.7% | -24.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 12.5% | 6.0% | 6.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bentinck Terrace was 536.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.3% higher than the Market average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Bentinck Terrace has the 5th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Market and the 11th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 123.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bentinck Terrace, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2009-12-02 | £537,670 |
| 4 Bentinck Terrace, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-05-31 | £492,144 |
| 4 Bentinck Terrace, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2006-04-07 | £456,429 |
| 2 Bentinck Terrace, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2002-02-01 | £635,565 |
| 3 Bentinck Terrace, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £106,000 | 1999-07-13 | £540,144 |
CB2 1HQ 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 CB2 1HQ 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 | 99 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 73 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Other | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 2,704 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 3,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 3,538 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 4,232 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 | 207 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls CofE VA Primary School Coronation Street , CB2 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 226 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newnham Croft Primary School Chedworth Street , CB3 9JF | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Primary School 19 Norfolk Street , CB1 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Street CofE Primary School Lower Park Street , CB5 8AR | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 870 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 2,411 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 2,953 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 | 1,437 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 2,402 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 4,589 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stephen Perse Foundation Stephen Perse Foundation , Union Road CB2 1HF | - not rated | 112 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage School 17 - 19 Brookside , CB2 1JE | - not rated | 184 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leys School Trumpington Road , CB2 7AD | - not rated | 221 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward 3-4 Brookside , CB2 1JE | - not rated | 289 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School Bateman Street , CB2 1LY | - not rated | 346 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyber Cafe | Chemistry Department Lensfield Road | 118 yd | |
| Camyoga | Thomas House, 14 George Iv Street | 141 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 40 Hills Road | 208 yd | |
| Rajbilash | 36-38 Hills Road | 219 yd | |
| The Cambridge Oven | 44 Hills Road | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panton Arms | Panton Arms, 43 Panton Street | 126 yd | |
| The Alma | The Alma, 26 Russell Court | 168 yd | |
| The Emperor Public House | The Emperor, 21 Hills Road | 246 yd | |
| Prince Regent | Prince Regent, 91 Regent Street | 328 yd | |
| The Lab | 90 Regent Street | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 32 - 34 Hills Road | 209 yd | |
| Golden House | 12 Lensfield Road | 228 yd | |
| Tawa Bites | 48 Hills Road | 231 yd | |
| Lan Hong House | 10 Lensfield Road | 234 yd | |
| Chosen Bun and Plump | 27 Hills Road | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 52 Hills Road | 230 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 52 - 54 St Andrews Street | 656 yd | |
| John Lewis | 10 Downing Street | 816 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 5, 1 Station Square | 824 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 78 - 80 Mill Road | 836 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Perse Foundation UNION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 85 yd |
| St Marys School BATEMAN STREET | tennis courts | 285 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 | 366 yd |
| Ymca (Cambridge) QUEEN ANNE HOUSE QUEEN ANNE HOUSE GONVILLE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 501 yd |
| Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre QUEEN ANNE TERRACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 569 yd |
| Fenners Cricket And Tennis Ground FENNERS CRICKET GROUND FENNERS CRICKET GROUND MORTIMER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 625 yd |
| Cambridge & County Bowls Club BROOKLANDS AVENUE | indoor bowls | 627 yd |
| Parkside Pools & Gym GONVILLE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 640 yd |
| Parkers Piece PARK TERRACE | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Sheeps Green Pool CHAUCER ROAD | swimming pool, tennis courts | 770 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.