Clarendon Road is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB2 8BH is located in the Petersfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 2006-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clarendon Road, Cambridge, CB2 8BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB2 8FH, CB2 8BB, CB2 8BW, CB2 8DB, CB2 2BN, CB2 8BN, CB2 2BW, CB2 8BG, CB2 8BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB2 8BH 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 | 51.1% | 46.4% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 48.9% | 53.6% | 4.7% | 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 8BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.5% 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 | 51.6% | 58.5% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 20.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.1% | 32.8% | 6.7% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 14.3% | 2% | -12.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.9% | 53.4% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 31.5% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 11.1% | -7.5% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 8BH this area, 5.9% 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 78.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.4% | 5.9% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 2% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 4% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 5.5% | -3.6% | 16.9% | -11.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.4% | 78.3% | 14.9% | 33.8% | 44.5% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.4% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.7% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 9.4% | 7.6% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 6.9% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 81.1% | 73.7% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -7.7% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, just 48.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.2% | 48.4% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -34.8% |
| European Union | 14% | 21.1% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 15.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14% | 15.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.9% | 48.2% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -35.0% |
| 10+ Years | 9.8% | 14.6% | 4.8% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 13.6% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 10.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 15% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 12.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 8.6% | -3.5% | 1.9% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.2% | 76.7% | -26.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 9.3% | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 7.2% | 0.3% | 6.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clarendon Road was 105.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.0% lower than the Market average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Clarendon Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Market and the 123rd highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Clarendon Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2017-11-02 | £1,899,659 |
| 19 Clarendon Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2010-12-14 | £2,026,384 |
| 21 Clarendon Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2009-11-06 | £1,532,020 |
| 21 Clarendon Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2007-06-08 | £1,627,339 |
| 4 Clarendon Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2003-08-27 | £646,705 |
CB2 8BH 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CB2 8BH 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 | 132 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 53 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 3,041 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 4,258 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 4,942 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 | 652 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | 4out of 4 | 811 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Memorial Primary School Blinco Grove , CB1 7TX | 3out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newnham Croft Primary School Chedworth Street , CB3 9JF | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgefield Primary School Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 1,500 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 2,391 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology Robinson Way , CB2 0SZ | 3out of 4 | 2,414 yd | University technical college | 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 | 595 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 5,266 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Andrew's College Cambridge 13 Station Road , CB1 2JB | - not rated | 452 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School Bateman Street , CB2 1LY | - not rated | 533 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Abbey College Cambridge Homerton Gardens , Purbeck Road CB2 8EB | - not rated | 671 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Faith's School 6 Trumpington Road , CB2 8AG | - not rated | 696 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward 3-4 Brookside , CB2 1JE | - not rated | 712 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo | Academy House, 136 Hills Road | 192 yd | |
| Mina steakhouse | 3, Bragg House Brookgate | 205 yd | |
| La Maison du Steak | 125 Hills Road | 213 yd | |
| DAMASBRIDGE | 8 Homerton Street | 303 yd | |
| Peking Restaurant | 10 Homerton Street | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Of Derby | Earl Of Derby, 129 Hills Road | 185 yd | |
| The Junction | The Junction, 1 Clifton Way | 431 yd | |
| The Station Tavern | Unit 1, 2 Station Square | 542 yd | |
| The Rathmore Club | The Rathmore Club, 70 Cherry Hinton Road | 673 yd | |
| The Emperor Public House | The Emperor, 21 Hills Road | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Light Cinema | 22 - 26, Cambridge Leisure Park Clifton Way | 368 yd | |
| Chicken Rush | 164 Hills Road | 426 yd | |
| Deliveroo HOP Ltd | Units 29 To 30 Clifton Road | 445 yd | |
| Adilias Station Road Bakery | 7 Station Road | 477 yd | |
| Wasabi | Unit 3, 1 Station Square | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 4 - 5, Cambridge Leisure Park Clifton Way | 368 yd | |
| Tesco | 1, Market Rise Cherry Hinton Road | 417 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | Unit 1, Marque House, 143 Hills Road | 442 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 5, 1 Station Square | 542 yd | |
| Retour Supermarket | 42 Clifton Road | 551 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Cambridge) Clifton Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 371 yd |
| Cambridge & County Bowls Club BROOKLANDS AVENUE | indoor bowls | 430 yd |
| Cass Centre GILPIN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 539 yd |
| Hills Road Sports & Tennis Centre PURBECK ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 585 yd |
| St Marys School BATEMAN STREET | tennis courts | 684 yd |
| St Faiths School TRUMPINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Homerton College HILLS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 826 yd |
| Stephen Perse Foundation UNION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 852 yd |
| Coleridge Recreation Ground Davy Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 906 yd |
| Clare College Sports Ground Bentley Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 914 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.