Hobson Avenue is in Trumpington, Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB2 9BE is located in the Trumpington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 2013-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hobson Avenue, Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 9BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB2 9DU, CB2 9EH, CB2 9EG, CB2 9DT, CB2 9BW, CB2 9FQ, CB2 9BN, CB2 9DS, CB2 9BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB2 9BE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 50.6% | 52.6% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 49.4% | 47.4% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 9BE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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 | 29% | 43.3% | 14.3% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 48.8% | -10.3% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 3.9% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (95.1%) 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 | 60.1% | 70% | 9.9% | 48.4% | 21.6% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 25.1% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -8.5% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 4.5% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
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 9BE this area, 6.4% 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 75.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.9% | 6.4% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 2% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 5.4% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 7.9% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.6% | 75.4% | 17.8% | 33.8% | 41.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.4% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 6.7% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 9.7% | 8.5% | 3.1% | 6.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 92.9% | 60.4% | -32.5% | 81.4% | -21.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, just 48.5% 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 | 82.4% | 48.5% | -33.9% | 83.2% | -34.7% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 17.4% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 21.9% | 18.6% | 5.6% | 16.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.7% 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 | 82.4% | 48.9% | -33.5% | 83.2% | -34.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 18.7% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 16.8% | 12.0% | 2.9% | 13.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 9% | 7.8% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 6.7% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 9.8% | 1.7% | 8.1% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hobson Avenue was 20.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.1% lower than the Trumpington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hobson Avenue has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Trumpington and the 49th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114 Hobson Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2025-01-09 | £496,766 |
| 74 Hobson Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-09-02 | £339,158 |
| 64 Hobson Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-06-13 | £315,517 |
| 68 Hobson Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-12-09 | £342,553 |
| 126 Hobson Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2023-07-28 | £155,072 |
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 43 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 4,613 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 5,442 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trumpington Park Primary School Hobson Avenue , Trumpington CB2 9EG | - not rated | 48 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawcett Primary School Alpha Terrace , Trumpington CB2 9FS | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Meadows Primary School Kestrel Rise , Trumpington CB2 9AY | 3out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Memorial Primary School Blinco Grove , CB1 7TX | 3out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Edith Primary School Godwin Way , CB1 8QP | 3out of 4 | 2,791 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 | 1,255 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology Robinson Way , CB2 0SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Netherhall School Queen Edith's Way , CB1 8NN | 3out of 4 | 3,420 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,526 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 3,902 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 2,389 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Perse School Hills Road , Trumpington CB2 8QF | - not rated | 1,830 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Cambridge Homerton Gardens , Purbeck Road CB2 8EB | - not rated | 2,127 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Faith's School 6 Trumpington Road , CB2 8AG | - not rated | 2,219 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School Bateman Street , CB2 1LY | - not rated | 3,001 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward 3-4 Brookside , CB2 1JE | - not rated | 3,060 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunchtime | Trumpington Park Primary School Hobson Avenue, Trumpington | 125 yd | |
| Dao Cafe | 1 Poulter Walk, Trumpington | 473 yd | |
| Aramark Ltd | University Of Cambridge, Mrc Laboratory Of Molecular Biology Francis Crick Avenue | 978 yd | |
| Ch and Co Group Ltd | Bidwell House, Bidwell House Maris Lane | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duchess Of Cambridge | Duchess Of Cambridge, 77 High Street, Trumpington | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bun Shop | Post Office, 6 Anstey Way | 850 yd | |
| Rumbles fish bar | 2 - 3 Anstey Way | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | Hobson Square, Hobson Square Hobson Avenue, Trumpington | 443 yd | |
| Waitrose | 50 Hauxton Road | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trumpington Recreation Ground TRUMPINGTON PAVILION TRUMPINGTON PAVILION PAGET ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 667 yd |
| Trumpington Community College LIME AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 829 yd |
| Fawcett Primary School ALPHA TERRACE | grass pitches | 954 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.