The Green is in Castle Camps, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB21 4TA is located in the Linton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South East Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2006-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Green, Castle Camps, Cambridge, CB21 4TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB21 4SZ, CB21 4TD, CB21 4SW, CB21 4SN, CB21 4SP, CB21 4RW, CB21 4TB, CB21 4TT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB21 4TA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.2% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.8% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 26.3% | 32.1% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 46.8% | -7.6% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 11.5% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 6.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.8% | 45.3% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 37.9% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 10.9% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 18.3% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 10.3% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 14.7% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 17.1% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 31.7% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.7% | 97.9% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.1% | 93.7% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 94.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Green was 33.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.9% higher than the Balsham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Green has the 14th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Balsham and the 200th lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% 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 The Green, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £478,000 | 2018-09-06 | £539,090 |
| Roughacre The Green, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2015-10-21 | £516,883 |
| Roughacre The Green, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2006-07-25 | £581,131 |
| Nova Vida The Green, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2002-04-10 | £429,130 |
| Roughacre The Green, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2002-02-06 | £601,829 |
CB21 4TA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
CB21 4TA 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Camps Church of England (Controlled) Primary School Church Lane , Castle Camps CB21 4TH | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clements Primary Academy Greenfields Way , CB9 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,592 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton End Primary Academy School Lane , Burton End CB9 9DE | 2out of 4 | 3,700 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Felix Roman Catholic Primary School, Haverhill School Lane , CB9 9DE | 3out of 4 | 3,761 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Place Farm Primary Academy Camps Road , CB9 8HF | 3out of 4 | 4,423 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Manor Academy Eastern Avenue , CB9 9JE | 3out of 4 | 4,297 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe House Church Road , Shudy Camps CB21 4QH | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cock | The Oak High Street | 55 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Camps Recreation Ground PARK LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 327 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 64.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.73 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.