Linton Road is in Abington, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB21 6AA is located in the Linton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2006-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Linton Road, Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB1 6AA, CB21 6AZ, CB21 6AB, CB21 6AF, CB1 6AE, CB21 6AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB21 6AA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 52.1% | 48.2% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 51.8% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 6AA 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 | 21.2% | 29.2% | 8.0% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.8% | 54.4% | -8.4% | 44.2% | 10.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 8.3% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% | 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%) 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 | 55% | 54.4% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 32.6% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 9.2% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around CB21 6AA this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 53.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 9.8% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 7.6% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 9.3% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 14.9% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.1% | 53.1% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 19.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.5% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.3% | 92.6% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 89.1% | 88.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 88.7% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 0.6% | -8.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linton Road was 88.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 116.1% higher than the Linton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Linton Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Linton and the 87th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% 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 Linton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-02-13 | £301,527 |
| 6 Linton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2023-02-16 | £717,158 |
| 5 Linton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2020-06-12 | £272,171 |
| 6 Linton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2005-07-07 | £550,472 |
| 2 Linton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2004-05-07 | £318,056 |
CB21 6AA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 6AA 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 | 159 |
| Retired | 108 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Abington Primary School High Street , Abington CB21 6AE | 3out of 4 | 108 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School High Street , Babraham CB22 3AG | 4out of 4 | 2,692 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linton CofE Infant School Church Lane , Linton CB21 4JX | 3out of 4 | 3,965 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Icknield Primary School Lynton Way , CB22 3EA | - not rated | 4,335 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linton Heights Junior School Wheatsheaf Way , Linton CB21 4XB | 3out of 4 | 4,412 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linton Village College Cambridge Road , Linton CB21 4JB | 4out of 4 | 3,398 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granta School Cambridge Road , Linton CB21 4NN | 3out of 4 | 3,557 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BaxterStorey- Illumina Centre | Illumina Centre Granta Park | 918 yd | |
| Sodexo Ltd @ AstraZeneca | Sir Aaron Klug Building, 10 Granta Park | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Tuns | 75 High Street | 124 yd | |
| Abington Social Club | Community Hall Pampisford Road | 638 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abington Recreation Ground UNIVERSAL HOUSE UNIVERSAL HOUSE HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 279 yd |
| Granta Park CRICKET PAVILION CRICKET PAVILION GRANTA PARK | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,049 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 | 38.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.