Whittle Avenue is in Trumpington, Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB2 9BW is located in the Trumpington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 2014-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whittle Avenue, Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 9BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB2 9BN, CB2 9DW, CB2 9DT, CB2 9DS, CB2 9BD, CB2 9DU, CB2 9BE, CB2 9BH, CB2 9BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB2 9BW is primarily male, with 54% 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 | 50.6% | 46% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 49.4% | 54% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 9BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46% 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% | 46% | 17.0% | 37.9% | 8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 46% | -13.1% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 5.5% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 0.6% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (92.1%) 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% | 62% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 13.6% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 30.1% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 7.9% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 9BW this area, 4.3% 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 73.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.9% | 4.3% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 3.7% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 6.1% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 6.7% | -3.3% | 16.9% | -10.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.6% | 73.8% | 16.2% | 33.8% | 40.0% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 9.2% | 8.0% | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 11% | 8.3% | 1.6% | 9.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 92.9% | 64% | -28.9% | 81.4% | -17.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 51.5% 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 | 82.4% | 51.5% | -30.9% | 83.2% | -31.7% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 19.4% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 13.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 15.9% | 12.6% | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 7% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.4% | 50.9% | -31.5% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 20.4% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 9.6% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 13% | 11.8% | 2.2% | 10.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 6.1% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.8% | 76.7% | -19.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 7.4% | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.1% | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| South-East Asia | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 8.3% | 1.7% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whittle Avenue was 35.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.7% lower than the Trumpington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whittle Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Trumpington and the 90th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Whittle Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2025-02-03 | £390,933 |
| 33 Whittle Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-03-22 | £390,094 |
| 9 Whittle Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2023-12-20 | £630,873 |
| 89 Whittle Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-08-11 | £416,466 |
| 27 Whittle Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-05-09 | £431,650 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| 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 | 2,303 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 4,750 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 | 163 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawcett Primary School Alpha Terrace , Trumpington CB2 9FS | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Meadows Primary School Kestrel Rise , Trumpington CB2 9AY | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Memorial Primary School Blinco Grove , CB1 7TX | 3out of 4 | 2,718 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Edith Primary School Godwin Way , CB1 8QP | 3out of 4 | 2,858 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 | 1,398 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology Robinson Way , CB2 0SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,569 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Netherhall School Queen Edith's Way , CB1 8NN | 3out of 4 | 3,472 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,635 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 3,990 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 | 1,409 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 2,517 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 | 1,932 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Cambridge Homerton Gardens , Purbeck Road CB2 8EB | - not rated | 2,258 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Faith's School 6 Trumpington Road , CB2 8AG | - not rated | 2,362 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School Bateman Street , CB2 1LY | - not rated | 3,143 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward 3-4 Brookside , CB2 1JE | - not rated | 3,203 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 | 267 yd | |
| Dao Cafe | 1 Poulter Walk, Trumpington | 616 yd | |
| Aramark Ltd | University Of Cambridge, Mrc Laboratory Of Molecular Biology Francis Crick Avenue | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duchess Of Cambridge | Duchess Of Cambridge, 77 High Street, Trumpington | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bun Shop | Post Office, 6 Anstey Way | 932 yd | |
| Rumbles fish bar | 2 - 3 Anstey Way | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | Hobson Square, Hobson Square Hobson Avenue, Trumpington | 585 yd | |
| Waitrose | 50 Hauxton Road | 1,001 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trumpington Recreation Ground TRUMPINGTON PAVILION TRUMPINGTON PAVILION PAGET ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 765 yd |
| Trumpington Community College LIME AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 972 yd |
| Fawcett Primary School ALPHA TERRACE | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 105 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.