Southbrooke Close is in Trumpington, Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB2 9HX is located in the Trumpington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 2006-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southbrooke Close, Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 9HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB2 9HU, CB2 9HY, CB2 9JX, CB2 9JU, CB2 9JY, CB2 9HZ, CB2 9JS, CB2 9JF, CB2 9HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB2 9HX has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents 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 | 53.1% | 50% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46.9% | 50% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.7% | 40.9% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 34.2% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 16% | 16.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 7.4% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.9% | 40.4% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 27.1% | -9.5% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 21.1% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 7.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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.
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 54.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 14.9% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 4.7% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 7.4% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.4% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -10.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.7% | 54.1% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 20.3% |
| Other | 7.1% | 4.7% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.6% 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% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 94.3% | 72.6% | -21.7% | 81.4% | -8.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 68.5% 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 | 80.6% | 68.5% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| European Union | 8% | 10.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 9.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80% | 68.1% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 15.7% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 7.2% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.2% | 76.7% | -15.5% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southbrooke Close was 75.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.3% higher than the Trumpington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Southbrooke Close has the 17th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Trumpington and the 189th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Southbrooke Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2023-01-11 | £491,970 |
| 5 Southbrooke Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2017-04-13 | £515,791 |
| 10 Southbrooke Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £391,500 | 2014-11-28 | £565,085 |
| 4 Southbrooke Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £264,000 | 2011-06-24 | £514,387 |
| 5 Southbrooke Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2010-04-09 | £536,080 |
CB2 9HX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 44 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 2,581 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 4,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 5,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fawcett Primary School Alpha Terrace , Trumpington CB2 9FS | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Park Primary School Hobson Avenue , Trumpington CB2 9EG | - not rated | 913 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Meadows Primary School Kestrel Rise , Trumpington CB2 9AY | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newnham Croft Primary School Chedworth Street , CB3 9JF | 3out of 4 | 2,290 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Memorial Primary School Blinco Grove , CB1 7TX | 3out of 4 | 2,694 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 845 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology Robinson Way , CB2 0SZ | 3out of 4 | 2,180 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,534 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 3,641 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Netherhall School Queen Edith's Way , CB1 8NN | 3out of 4 | 3,874 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,510 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 2,234 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 | 1,685 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Cambridge Homerton Gardens , Purbeck Road CB2 8EB | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Perse School Hills Road , Trumpington CB2 8QF | - not rated | 2,031 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School Bateman Street , CB2 1LY | - not rated | 2,478 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward 3-4 Brookside , CB2 1JE | - not rated | 2,484 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ch and Co Group Ltd | Bidwell House, Bidwell House Maris Lane | 384 yd | |
| Dao Cafe | 1 Poulter Walk, Trumpington | 673 yd | |
| Lunchtime | Trumpington Park Primary School Hobson Avenue, Trumpington | 844 yd | |
| John Lewis | 40 Hauxton Road | 865 yd | |
| La Reina café | 77 Osprey Drive, Trumpington | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Man | The Green Man, 55 High Street, Trumpington | 164 yd | |
| The Duchess Of Cambridge | Duchess Of Cambridge, 77 High Street, Trumpington | 181 yd | |
| Lord Byron Inn | Lord Byron Inn, 22 Church Lane | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumbles fish bar | 2 - 3 Anstey Way | 282 yd | |
| The Bun Shop | Post Office, 6 Anstey Way | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 50 Hauxton Road | 569 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | Hobson Square, Hobson Square Hobson Avenue, Trumpington | 647 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local Kestrel Rise | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trumpington Recreation Ground TRUMPINGTON PAVILION TRUMPINGTON PAVILION PAGET ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 314 yd |
| Fawcett Primary School ALPHA TERRACE | grass pitches | 335 yd |
| Trumpington Community College LIME AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 674 yd |
| The Perse Preparatory School TRUMPINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Trumpington Meadows Primary School KESTREL RISE | artificial grass pitch | 1,059 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 | 50.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.