Kingfisher Way is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB2 8EW 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 Kingfisher Way, Cambridge, CB2 8EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB2 8BL, CB2 8BZ, CB2 8EN, CB2 8DL, CB2 8BT, CB2 8DZ, CB2 8BE, CB2 8BJ, CB2 8DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB2 8EW 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 8EW, 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 8EW 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 Kingfisher Way 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.
Kingfisher Way 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Kingfisher Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £1,750,000 | 2024-07-11 | £1,865,616 |
| 2 Kingfisher Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £1,575,000 | 2016-08-19 | £1,901,786 |
| 1 Kingfisher Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £810,000 | 2009-11-09 | £1,707,131 |
| 2 Kingfisher Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, a newly built property | £760,000 | 2006-06-16 | £1,735,721 |
CB2 8EW 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 8EW 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 8EW 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 | 1,972 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 3,408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 4,445 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 5,137 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 | 794 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | 4out of 4 | 968 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newnham Croft Primary School Chedworth Street , CB3 9JF | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Memorial Primary School Blinco Grove , CB1 7TX | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawcett Primary School Alpha Terrace , Trumpington CB2 9FS | 3out of 4 | 1,685 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 | 1,207 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology Robinson Way , CB2 0SZ | 3out of 4 | 2,381 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 2,710 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 | 761 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 324 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School Bateman Street , CB2 1LY | - not rated | 578 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward 3-4 Brookside , CB2 1JE | - not rated | 684 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Cambridge Homerton Gardens , Purbeck Road CB2 8EB | - not rated | 688 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Andrew's College Cambridge 13 Station Road , CB1 2JB | - not rated | 770 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 | 299 yd | |
| Peking Restaurant | 10 Homerton Street | 497 yd | |
| Sodexo | Academy House, 136 Hills Road | 498 yd | |
| DAMASBRIDGE | 8 Homerton Street | 502 yd | |
| Swift Catering | The Garden Cafe, Cambridge University Botanic Garden Bateman Street | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Of Derby | Earl Of Derby, 129 Hills Road | 557 yd | |
| The Junction | The Junction, 1 Clifton Way | 762 yd | |
| The Alma | The Alma, 26 Russell Court | 777 yd | |
| Panton Arms | Panton Arms, 43 Panton Street | 833 yd | |
| The Station Tavern | Unit 1, 2 Station Square | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Rush | 164 Hills Road | 629 yd | |
| The Light Cinema | 22 - 26, Cambridge Leisure Park Clifton Way | 649 yd | |
| Adilias Station Road Bakery | 7 Station Road | 726 yd | |
| Deliveroo HOP Ltd | Units 29 To 30 Clifton Road | 804 yd | |
| Tawa Bites | 48 Hills Road | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 4 - 5, Cambridge Leisure Park Clifton Way | 649 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | Unit 1, Marque House, 143 Hills Road | 675 yd | |
| Tesco | 1, Market Rise Cherry Hinton Road | 676 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 52 Hills Road | 863 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 5, 1 Station Square | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cass Centre GILPIN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 289 yd |
| Cambridge & County Bowls Club BROOKLANDS AVENUE | indoor bowls | 304 yd |
| St Faiths School TRUMPINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| Pure Gym (Cambridge) Clifton Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 599 yd |
| Hills Road Sports & Tennis Centre PURBECK ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 603 yd |
| Clare College Sports Ground Bentley Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 660 yd |
| St Marys School BATEMAN STREET | tennis courts | 668 yd |
| The Leys School Sports Fields LATHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Cambridge Stadium CAMBRIDGE FOOTBALL STADIUM CAMBRIDGE FOOTBALL STADIUM TRUMPINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Cambridge Lakes Golf Course TRUMPINGTON ROAD | golf | 791 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.