Chaplins Close is in Fulbourn, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB21 5HU 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 Chaplins Close, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB21 5AE, CB21 5BG, CB21 5HW, CB21 5DS, CB21 5HN, CB21 5HL, CB21 5HD, CB21 5DR, CB21 5DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB21 5HU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 50.2% | 49.5% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.5% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 5HU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% 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 | 22% | 24.3% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 54.4% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 10.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 8.8% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 14.1% | 9.6% | -4.5% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 47.6% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 33.5% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 16% | 13.5% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 46.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.1% | 19.7% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 6.3% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 12.1% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 8.8% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 46.4% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 12.6% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.8% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.1% | 83.3% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 79.3% 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 | 89.8% | 79.3% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 8.4% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 79.6% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 11.7% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 3.6% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Central Asia | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chaplins Close was 7.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.0% lower than the Fen Ditton & Fulbourn average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Chaplins Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn and the 19th lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Chaplins Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2013-05-21 | £161,614 |
| 10 Chaplins Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £91,500 | 2011-09-08 | £145,158 |
| 13 Chaplins Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £76,526 | 2006-03-31 | £137,132 |
| 31 Chaplins Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2002-04-08 | £184,650 |
| 29 Chaplins Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £41,250 | 1999-10-18 | £157,617 |
CB21 5HU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CB21 5HU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 4,957 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 5,023 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 | 504 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewick Bridge Community Primary School Fulbourn Old Drift , Cherry Hinton CB1 9ND | 2out of 4 | 2,468 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colville Primary School Colville Road , Cherry Hinton CB1 9EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,858 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 | 2,865 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Teversham CofE VA Primary School Church Road , Teversham CB1 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 3,441 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 3,722 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 3,966 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 4,803 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Steiner School Hinton Road , CB21 5DZ | - not rated | 489 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Landmark International School 9 Church Lane , Fulbourn CB21 5EP | - not rated | 617 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Pathways School Block 19 , Ida Darwin CB21 5EE | 4out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks International School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 3,664 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge International School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 3,664 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 | 471 yd | |
| Cheeky Monkeys Ltd | Chaplins Farms Babraham Road | 632 yd | |
| St Vigor's Church | St Vigors Church Church Lane | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Six Bells | 9 High Street | 452 yd | |
| Fulbourn Institute | 31 Home End | 752 yd | |
| The White Hart Inn | 1 Balsham Road | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirin Takeaway | 11B High Street | 429 yd | |
| Fulbourn Kebab | 3 - 5 High Street | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd | 11 High Street | 430 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fulbourn Recreation Ground HOME END | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 815 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.