Newton Road is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB2 8AN is located in the Trumpington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 2006-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newton Road, Cambridge, CB2 8AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB2 8AX, CB2 8AY, CB2 8EN, CB2 8BL, CB2 8EW, CB2 8DW, CB2 8DP, CB2 7TS, CB2 8BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB2 8AN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 48.5% | 54.6% | 6.1% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 51.5% | 45.4% | -6.1% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 | 34.7% | 37.8% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 45.7% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 7.3% | 3.8% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 7.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 48% | 47.7% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 39.1% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 10.3% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 8AN this area, 3% 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 78%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 1.2% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.3% | 6.1% | 3.8% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 82.1% | 78% | -4.1% | 33.8% | 44.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 5.7% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Indian | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 87.2% | 77.3% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -4.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 58% 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 | 72.4% | 58% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -25.2% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 18.8% | 13.2% | 6.1% | 12.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.2% | 14.8% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 6.8% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.4% | 59% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -24.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 15% | 7.9% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 6.4% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 9.2% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.2% | 10.4% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 6.3% | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newton Road was 66.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.4% lower than the Market average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newton Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Market and the 188th lowest crime rate of 395 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Applecourt Newton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £386,000 | 2025-07-23 | £379,049 |
| 5 Applecourt Newton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-05-29 | £406,665 |
| 23 Applecourt Newton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-03-24 | £391,825 |
| 20 Applecourt Newton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2024-07-05 | £371,741 |
| 24 Applecourt Newton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-12-06 | £375,811 |
CB2 8AN 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 8AN 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 | 65 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 3,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 4,451 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 5,143 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 | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | - not rated | 978 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | - not rated | 978 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newnham Croft Primary School Chedworth Street , CB3 9JF | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Memorial Primary School Blinco Grove , CB1 7TX | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | 3out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 806 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 806 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Maths School 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Faith's School 6 Trumpington Road , CB2 8AG | - not rated | 284 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School Bateman Street , CB2 1LY | - not rated | 581 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bellerbys College Cambridge Queens Campus , Bateman Street CB2 1LU | - not rated | 627 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Junior School 2 Brookside , CB2 1JE | - not rated | 653 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward 3-4 Brookside , CB2 1JE | - not rated | 674 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge University Press | Cambridge University Press Shaftesbury Road | 414 yd | |
| Swift Catering | The Garden Cafe, Cambridge University Botanic Garden Bateman Street | 524 yd | |
| Jamilaaskitchen | 52 Bateman Street | 656 yd | |
| Sodexo | Academy House, 136 Hills Road | 663 yd | |
| Peking Restaurant | 10 Homerton Street | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Of Derby | Earl Of Derby, 129 Hills Road | 691 yd | |
| The Alma | The Alma, 26 Russell Court | 710 yd | |
| Panton Arms | Panton Arms, 43 Panton Street | 764 yd | |
| The Emperor Public House | The Emperor, 21 Hills Road | 907 yd | |
| The Junction | The Junction, 1 Clifton Way | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adilias Station Road Bakery | 7 Station Road | 773 yd | |
| Chicken Rush | 164 Hills Road | 808 yd | |
| The Light Cinema | 22 - 26, Cambridge Leisure Park Clifton Way | 822 yd | |
| Tawa Bites | 48 Hills Road | 874 yd | |
| Chosen Bun and Plump | 27 Hills Road | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 4 - 5, Cambridge Leisure Park Clifton Way | 822 yd | |
| Tesco | 1, Market Rise Cherry Hinton Road | 852 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | Unit 1, Marque House, 143 Hills Road | 853 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 52 Hills Road | 856 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 5, 1 Station Square | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge & County Bowls Club BROOKLANDS AVENUE | indoor bowls | 252 yd |
| St Faiths School TRUMPINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Cass Centre GILPIN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 404 yd |
| The Leys School Sports Fields LATHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 567 yd |
| St Marys School BATEMAN STREET | tennis courts | 593 yd |
| Cambridge Stadium CAMBRIDGE FOOTBALL STADIUM CAMBRIDGE FOOTBALL STADIUM TRUMPINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Cambridge Lakes Golf Course TRUMPINGTON ROAD | golf | 679 yd |
| Stephen Perse Foundation Sports Ground LATHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 700 yd |
| Clare College Sports Ground Bentley Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 723 yd |
| Hills Road Sports & Tennis Centre PURBECK ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 771 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% |
| Median download speed | 71.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.