The Woodlands, Linton, Cambridge, CB21 4UF

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The Woodlands is in Linton, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB21 4UF 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 Woodlands, Linton, Cambridge, CB21 4UF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: CB21 4UJ, CB21 4UA, CB21 4UG, CB21 4UE, CB21 4UD, CB21 4UB, CB21 4UH, CB21 4UQ, CB21 4JL.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB21 4UF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.4%	50.8%	0.4%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	49.6%	49.2%	-0.4%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of CB21 4UF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	25.2%	30.4%	5.2%	37.9%	-7.5%
Married: Opposite sex	63.8%	60%	-3.8%	44.2%	15.8%
Separated	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	4.3%	5.4%	1.1%	9.1%	-3.7%
Widowed	5%	4.3%	-0.7%	6.1%	-1.8%

Health

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 (87.8%) 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	58.2%	50.6%	-7.6%	48.4%	2.2%
Good health	35.2%	37.2%	2.0%	33.6%	3.6%
Fair health	4.7%	10.3%	5.6%	12.7%	-2.4%
Bad health	1.4%	1.9%	0.5%	4.0%	-2.1%
Very bad health	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	11.3%	11.1%	-0.2%	18.2%	-7.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.1%	6.4%	-6.7%	9.6%	-3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.2%	18.2%	-2.0%	13.4%	4.8%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	6.1%	0.8%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.3%	16.8%	5.5%	16.9%	-0.1%
Degree or Similar	35.5%	38.6%	3.1%	33.8%	4.8%
Other	3.2%	2.9%	-0.3%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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)
Chinese	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	3.1%	-1.7%
Other Asian	0.8%	0.6%	-0.2%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	95.6%	96.1%	0.5%	81.4%	14.7%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.4% 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	94.2%	91.4%	-2.8%	83.2%	8.2%
European Union	1.9%	5%	3.1%	6.1%	-1.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	1.7%	0.6%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
British Overseas	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.9%	91.6%	-2.3%	83.2%	8.4%
10+ Years	0.3%	7%	6.7%	9.8%	-2.8%
5-10 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5.5%	0.3%	-5.2%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.2%	76.7%	5.5%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
Germany	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	12.5%	13.5%	-1.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.7%	37.2%	5.5%
Christian	46.3%	46.2%	0.1%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1.4%	1.7%	-0.3%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	9.1%	6.0%	3.1%

Safety

Is The Woodlands Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Woodlands was 8.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.9% lower than the Balsham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Woodlands has the 4th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Balsham and the 31st lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.6%.

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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£55,200

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in CB21 4UF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Woodlands are based on 50 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Cambridgeshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Woodlands, Linton, Cambridge, CB21 4UF

Estimated Average Property Prices for CB21 4UF

Average Price
£377,395

Semi-Detached
£361,274

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£514,427

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Woodlands

Average Price
£370,818

Semi-Detached
£362,504

Terraced
£298,666

Detached
£509,483

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The WoodlandsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
24 The Woodlands, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2023-03-17	£341,268
20 The Woodlands, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£401,000	2022-12-06	£402,601
22 The Woodlands, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2022-08-30	£376,497
9 The Woodlands, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2020-09-23	£358,068
8 The Woodlands, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2018-10-15	£364,900

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CB21 4UF

Employment

CB21 4UF 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	115
Retired	54
Part-Time Employee	50
Self-Employed	22
Student (economically inactive)	15
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Other	8
Unemployed	4
Looking after home or family	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Education	34
Human health and social work activities	33
Manufacturing	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Professional, scientific and technical activities	20
Construction	15
Information and communication	13
Transport and storage	11
Other	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Linton CofE Infant School Church Lane , Linton CB21 4JX	3out of 4	1,100 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Linton Heights Junior School Wheatsheaf Way , Linton CB21 4XB	3out of 4	1,468 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Great Abington Primary School High Street , Abington CB21 6AE	3out of 4	2,894 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Meadow Primary School High Street , Balsham CB21 4DJ	3out of 4	4,843 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Linton Village College Cambridge Road , Linton CB21 4JB	4out of 4	743 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Granta School Cambridge Road , Linton CB21 4NN	3out of 4	993 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Linton Kitchen	30 High Street		924 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Linton Granta Football Club	Recreation Ground Meadow Lane	585 yd
Dog & Duck	63 High Street	836 yd
The Crown	11 High Street	984 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Winners (Linton)LTD	Shop, 113B High Street		1,041 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Linton Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND MEADOW LANE	grass pitches	605 yd
Linton Village College Cambridge Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	682 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	55.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	53.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	75.16 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	75.16 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.