Station Road is in Foxton, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB2 6SA is located in the Foxton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Station Road, Foxton, Cambridge, CB2 6SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB22 6SA, CB22 6SB, CB22 6SD, CB22 6RQ, CB22 6AA, CB22 6RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB2 6SA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.7% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.3% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CB2 6SA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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 | 21% | 32.3% | 11.3% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.2% | 52.6% | -8.6% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 6.4% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) 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 | 50.9% | 45.9% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 40.3% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 11% | 11.1% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 17.4% | 12.3% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 10.7% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 12.6% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 13% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.4% | 42.7% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.9% | 95.1% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 97.5% | 87.1% | -10.4% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 87.1% | -10.1% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 98.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 148.4% higher than the Foxton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Station Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Foxton and the 72nd highest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Church, 6 Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £1,020,000 | 2024-04-25 | £977,843 |
| Methodist Church, 6 Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2018-04-13 | £636,612 |
| 4 Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 1997-06-18 | £418,727 |
CB2 6SA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxton Primary School 11 Hardman Road , Foxton CB22 6RN | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrington CofE VC Primary School Haslingfield Road , Barrington CB22 7RG | 3out of 4 | 2,080 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fowlmere Primary School The Butts , Fowlmere SG8 7SL | 3out of 4 | 3,118 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harston and Newton Community Primary School High Street , Harston CB22 7PX | 3out of 4 | 3,303 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thriplow CofE VA Primary School School Lane , Thriplow SG8 7RH | 3out of 4 | 3,959 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourn Village College The Moor , Melbourn SG8 6EF | 3out of 4 | 4,504 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Meldreth Manor School Fenny Lane , Meldreth SG8 6LG | - not rated | 4,407 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse | 45 High Street | 252 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foxton Recreation Ground Hardman Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 456 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.