Aberdeen Avenue is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB2 8DP 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 Aberdeen Avenue, Cambridge, CB2 8DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB2 8DW, CB2 2DG, CB2 8DG, CB2 8DX, CB2 8DL, CB2 8DE, CB2 8EN, CB2 2BP, CB2 8BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB2 8DP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 51.3% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 45.4% | 48.8% | 3.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 8DP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 32.7% | 43.2% | 10.5% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 39.3% | -9.7% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.9%) 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 | 65.7% | 68.3% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 19.9% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 21.6% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -12.0% |
| Fair health | 6.2% | 8.2% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 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 8DP this area, 8.8% 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 59.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 8.8% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 5.7% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 13.2% | 4.1% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.3% | 11% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.6% | 59.2% | -1.4% | 33.8% | 25.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 4.9% | 5% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 85.2% | 77.7% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 63.9% 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 | 71.6% | 63.9% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| European Union | 13.3% | 13.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 8.8% | 6.0% | 1.3% | 7.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71% | 63.6% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 15.9% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 5% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 7.2% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 8.4% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.9% | 0.3% | 6.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aberdeen Avenue was 244.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.5% lower than the Market average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aberdeen Avenue has the 13th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Market and the 43rd highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 142.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aberdeen Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £1,645,000 | 2025-04-22 | £1,645,000 |
| 16 Aberdeen Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2022-09-20 | £1,649,564 |
| 4 Aberdeen Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2021-03-05 | £1,788,914 |
| 12 Aberdeen Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2018-09-14 | £1,576,480 |
| 22 Aberdeen Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2017-09-28 | £1,569,596 |
CB2 8DP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CB2 8DP 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CB2 8DP 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 | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,084 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 3,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 4,293 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 4,985 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 | 642 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | 4out of 4 | 815 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newnham Croft Primary School Chedworth Street , CB3 9JF | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Memorial Primary School Blinco Grove , CB1 7TX | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Primary School 19 Norfolk Street , CB1 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Community 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 | 1,358 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology Robinson Way , CB2 0SZ | 3out of 4 | 2,504 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 2,690 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 | 806 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 5,328 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's School Bateman Street , CB2 1LY | - not rated | 430 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Faith's School 6 Trumpington Road , CB2 8AG | - not rated | 445 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward 3-4 Brookside , CB2 1JE | - not rated | 552 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Andrew's College Cambridge 13 Station Road , CB1 2JB | - not rated | 640 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stephen Perse Foundation Stephen Perse Foundation , Union Road CB2 1HF | - not rated | 670 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Catering | The Garden Cafe, Cambridge University Botanic Garden Bateman Street | 377 yd | |
| Cambridge University Press | Cambridge University Press Shaftesbury Road | 445 yd | |
| Sodexo | Academy House, 136 Hills Road | 471 yd | |
| La Maison du Steak | 125 Hills Road | 472 yd | |
| Mina steakhouse | 3, Bragg House Brookgate | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Of Derby | Earl Of Derby, 129 Hills Road | 473 yd | |
| The Alma | The Alma, 26 Russell Court | 637 yd | |
| Panton Arms | Panton Arms, 43 Panton Street | 693 yd | |
| The Junction | The Junction, 1 Clifton Way | 728 yd | |
| The Emperor Public House | The Emperor, 21 Hills Road | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adilias Station Road Bakery | 7 Station Road | 580 yd | |
| The Light Cinema | 22 - 26, Cambridge Leisure Park Clifton Way | 641 yd | |
| Chicken Rush | 164 Hills Road | 654 yd | |
| Tawa Bites | 48 Hills Road | 728 yd | |
| Chosen Bun and Plump | 27 Hills Road | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 4 - 5, Cambridge Leisure Park Clifton Way | 641 yd | |
| Tesco | 1, Market Rise Cherry Hinton Road | 679 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | Unit 1, Marque House, 143 Hills Road | 690 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 52 Hills Road | 710 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 5, 1 Station Square | 785 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge & County Bowls Club BROOKLANDS AVENUE | indoor bowls | 181 yd |
| Cass Centre GILPIN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 435 yd |
| St Faiths School TRUMPINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| St Marys School BATEMAN STREET | tennis courts | 533 yd |
| Pure Gym (Cambridge) Clifton Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 613 yd |
| Hills Road Sports & Tennis Centre PURBECK ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 694 yd |
| Stephen Perse Foundation UNION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| The Leys School Sports Fields LATHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Clare College Sports Ground Bentley Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 811 yd |
| Cambridge Stadium CAMBRIDGE FOOTBALL STADIUM CAMBRIDGE FOOTBALL STADIUM TRUMPINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 847 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 308.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.