Highsett is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB2 1NZ is located in the Petersfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Highsett, Cambridge, CB2 1NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB2 1NX, CB2 1NY, CB1 2DX, CB1 2FZ, CB1 2DY, CB1 2HD, CB2 1NF, CB1 2JB, CB2 1NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB2 1NZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 53.5% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 46.5% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 62.9% | 42% | -20.9% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.8% | 44.3% | 16.5% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 49.9% | 46.5% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 36% | 33.3% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 14.8% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 1NZ this area, 6.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 66.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.3% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 6% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 7.5% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 10.1% | -3.2% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.6% | 66.7% | 22.1% | 33.8% | 32.9% |
| Other | 9.3% | 1.9% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.7% | 1.3% | -5.4% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 77.3% | 83.9% | 6.6% | 81.4% | 2.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 60.6% 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 | 57.6% | 60.6% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| European Union | 11.5% | 13.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.9% | 2% | -3.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 9.4% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 8.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.6% | 60.6% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| 10+ Years | 25.1% | 18.2% | -6.9% | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 9.4% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 11.7% | 6.0% | 5.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highsett was 171.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.2% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highsett has the 19th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Abbey and the 65th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Highsett, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2024-02-29 | £898,021 |
| 78 Highsett, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2023-12-15 | £801,958 |
| 43 Highsett, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2023-09-28 | £731,133 |
| 83 Highsett, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2023-08-30 | £835,501 |
| 84 Highsett, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2023-04-13 | £840,504 |
CB2 1NZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 52 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,369 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 2,348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 2,678 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 3,653 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 4,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls CofE VA Primary School Coronation Street , CB2 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 260 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | 4out of 4 | 301 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Primary School 19 Norfolk Street , CB1 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newnham Croft Primary School Chedworth Street , CB3 9JF | 3out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Memorial Primary School Blinco Grove , CB1 7TX | 3out of 4 | 1,633 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 | 953 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | - not rated | 2,065 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 2,489 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 2,625 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 | 1,119 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 2,206 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 4,661 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sancton Wood School 2 St Pauls Road , CB1 2EZ | - not rated | 179 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Andrew's College Cambridge 13 Station Road , CB1 2JB | - not rated | 215 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stephen Perse Foundation Stephen Perse Foundation , Union Road CB2 1HF | - not rated | 398 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School Bateman Street , CB2 1LY | - not rated | 435 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward 3-4 Brookside , CB2 1JE | - not rated | 575 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wine Rooms Cambridge | 57 Hills Road | 134 yd | |
| Slingers at Smokeworks | 1 - 3 Station Road | 139 yd | |
| Little Petra | 60 Hills Road | 201 yd | |
| Subway | Station Road | 238 yd | |
| Fora | 20 Station Road | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Emperor Public House | The Emperor, 21 Hills Road | 230 yd | |
| Salisbury Arms | The Salisbury Arms, 76 Tenison Road | 331 yd | |
| The Station Tavern | Unit 1, 2 Station Square | 365 yd | |
| The Live and Let Live | 40 Mawson Road | 432 yd | |
| The Alma | The Alma, 26 Russell Court | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adilias Station Road Bakery | 7 Station Road | 136 yd | |
| Chosen Bun and Plump | 27 Hills Road | 205 yd | |
| Tawa Bites | 48 Hills Road | 235 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 32 - 34 Hills Road | 269 yd | |
| Wasabi | Unit 3, 1 Station Square | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 52 Hills Road | 235 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 5, 1 Station Square | 365 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 78 - 80 Mill Road | 563 yd | |
| Retour Supermarket | 42 Clifton Road | 656 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 4 - 5, Cambridge Leisure Park Clifton Way | 838 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Perse Foundation UNION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 528 yd |
| Fenners Cricket And Tennis Ground FENNERS CRICKET GROUND FENNERS CRICKET GROUND MORTIMER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 540 yd |
| St Marys School BATEMAN STREET | tennis courts | 547 yd |
| Ymca (Cambridge) QUEEN ANNE HOUSE QUEEN ANNE HOUSE GONVILLE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre QUEEN ANNE TERRACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 616 yd |
| Parkside Pools & Gym GONVILLE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 641 yd |
| Cambridge & County Bowls Club BROOKLANDS AVENUE | indoor bowls | 664 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 | 812 yd |
| Parkers Piece PARK TERRACE | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge Campus) (Closed) EAST ROAD | grass pitches | 885 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 | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| 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 | 126.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.