Glenalmond Avenue is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB2 8DS is located in the Petersfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 2010-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glenalmond Avenue, Cambridge, CB2 8DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB2 8DT, CB2 8DY, CB2 8DH, CB2 2BN, CB2 8BN, CB2 8DD, CB2 2BW, CB2 0NU, CB2 8DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB2 8DS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49% | 49.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 8DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.7% 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 | 65.1% | 61.7% | -3.4% | 37.9% | 23.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.4% | 26.5% | 9.1% | 44.2% | -17.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 1.7% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 6.5% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 46.5% | 52.4% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 42.4% | 33.3% | -9.1% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 10.8% | 4.2% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 8DS this area, 7.3% 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 67.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.6% | 7.3% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 6.4% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 5.6% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 9% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 50% | 67.9% | 17.9% | 33.8% | 34.1% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 8.6% | 6.8% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 73.7% | 76.1% | 2.4% | 81.4% | -5.3% |
| Arab | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 62.7% 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 | 67.7% | 62.7% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 15.5% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.6% | 10.2% | -3.4% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.7% | 62% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 12.2% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 11.1% | 9.1% | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.7% | 8% | -8.7% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 6.6% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.6% | 76.7% | -16.1% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Other Europe | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.8% | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Christian | 33.1% | 46.2% | -13.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glenalmond Avenue was 3.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 99.0% lower than the Market average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Glenalmond Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Market and the 4th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 233 Glenalmond Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-01-17 | £336,352 |
| 274 Glenalmond Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2023-01-20 | £241,621 |
| 240 Glenalmond Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-12-16 | £150,290 |
| 267 Glenalmond Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £101,351 | 2022-03-18 | £104,682 |
| 241 Glenalmond Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-02-14 | £140,135 |
CB2 8DS 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 | 130 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 3,185 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 4,502 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 5,185 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 | 889 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | 4out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Memorial Primary School Blinco Grove , CB1 7TX | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newnham Croft Primary School Chedworth Street , CB3 9JF | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgefield Primary School Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,610 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 | 1,300 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology Robinson Way , CB2 0SZ | 3out of 4 | 2,178 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 2,364 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 | 420 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey College Cambridge Homerton Gardens , Purbeck Road CB2 8EB | - not rated | 433 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Faith's School 6 Trumpington Road , CB2 8AG | - not rated | 624 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Andrew's College Cambridge 13 Station Road , CB1 2JB | - not rated | 683 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School Bateman Street , CB2 1LY | - not rated | 743 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward 3-4 Brookside , CB2 1JE | - not rated | 904 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Restaurant | 10 Homerton Street | 145 yd | |
| DAMASBRIDGE | 8 Homerton Street | 150 yd | |
| Sodexo | Academy House, 136 Hills Road | 205 yd | |
| AL POMODORO | 152 - 154 Hills Road | 260 yd | |
| Five Guys | 14, Cambridge Leisure Park Clifton Way | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Of Derby | Earl Of Derby, 129 Hills Road | 372 yd | |
| The Junction | The Junction, 1 Clifton Way | 446 yd | |
| The Rathmore Club | The Rathmore Club, 70 Cherry Hinton Road | 567 yd | |
| The Station Tavern | Unit 1, 2 Station Square | 738 yd | |
| Cherry Hinton Constitutional Club | 142 - 144 Cherry Hinton Road | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Rush | 164 Hills Road | 277 yd | |
| The Light Cinema | 22 - 26, Cambridge Leisure Park Clifton Way | 309 yd | |
| Deliveroo HOP Ltd | Units 29 To 30 Clifton Road | 519 yd | |
| Marmaris Charcoal Grill | 62 Cherry Hinton Road | 538 yd | |
| Double Seven | 82 Cherry Hinton Road | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 4 - 5, Cambridge Leisure Park Clifton Way | 309 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | Unit 1, Marque House, 143 Hills Road | 323 yd | |
| Tesco | 1, Market Rise Cherry Hinton Road | 328 yd | |
| Retour Supermarket | 42 Clifton Road | 654 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 5, 1 Station Square | 738 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Cambridge) Clifton Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 248 yd |
| Hills Road Sports & Tennis Centre PURBECK ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 345 yd |
| Cass Centre GILPIN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 367 yd |
| Cambridge & County Bowls Club BROOKLANDS AVENUE | indoor bowls | 562 yd |
| Homerton College HILLS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 608 yd |
| Clare College Sports Ground Bentley Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 708 yd |
| St Faiths School TRUMPINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| St Marys School BATEMAN STREET | tennis courts | 880 yd |
| Hills Road 6Th Form College Sports Ground SEDLEY TAYLOR ROAD | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Coleridge Recreation Ground Davy Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 952 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.96 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.96 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 21.63 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.