Ludlow Lane is in Fulbourn, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB21 5BL is located in the Fen Ditton & Fulbourn 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 Ludlow Lane, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB21 5BJ, CB21 5BF, CB21 5BN, CB21 5BH, CB1 5BH, CB21 5HY, CB21 5HT, CB21 5AD, CB21 5AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB21 5BL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 50.5% | 49.6% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.4% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 5BL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% 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 | 21.9% | 28.1% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.8% | 55.9% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 11.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.4% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 52.4% | 58.4% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 29.5% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 9.3% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 52.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 10.6% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 8.1% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 12.5% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.4% | 52.5% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 18.7% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.5% | 94.2% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 86.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 86.6% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 86.6% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 1% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ludlow Lane was 28.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.7% lower than the Fen Ditton & Fulbourn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ludlow Lane has the 14th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A Ludlow Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £895,000 | 2024-06-27 | £899,557 |
| 7A Ludlow Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-10-05 | £474,519 |
| 1 Ludlow Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,395,000 | 2017-10-26 | £1,562,843 |
| Largs Ludlow Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2012-08-29 | £562,835 |
| 11 Ludlow Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2011-03-17 | £622,059 |
CB21 5BL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 5BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 5,414 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulbourn Primary School School Lane , Fulbourn CB21 5BH | 3out of 4 | 98 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewick Bridge Community Primary School Fulbourn Old Drift , Cherry Hinton CB1 9ND | 2out of 4 | 2,951 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colville Primary School Colville Road , Cherry Hinton CB1 9EJ | 3out of 4 | 3,337 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School High Street , Cherry Hinton CB1 9HH | 3out of 4 | 3,348 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Wilbraham CofE Primary School Church Street , Great Wilbraham CB21 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 3,719 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Netherhall School Queen Edith's Way , CB1 8NN | 3out of 4 | 4,175 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 4,449 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 5,286 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landmark International School 9 Church Lane , Fulbourn CB21 5EP | - not rated | 305 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Steiner School Hinton Road , CB21 5DZ | - not rated | 970 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Pathways School Block 19 , Ida Darwin CB21 5EE | 4out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks International School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 4,139 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge International School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 4,139 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda's Cambridge Buffet Company | 10 High Street | 279 yd | |
| St Vigor's Church | St Vigors Church Church Lane | 342 yd | |
| Cheeky Monkeys Ltd | Chaplins Farms Babraham Road | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Six Bells | 9 High Street | 256 yd | |
| Fulbourn Institute | 31 Home End | 304 yd | |
| The White Hart Inn | 1 Balsham Road | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulbourn Kebab | 3 - 5 High Street | 238 yd | |
| Kirin Takeaway | 11B High Street | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd | 11 High Street | 271 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fulbourn Recreation Ground HOME END | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 354 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.