CB22 3AX is in Babraham, Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire district. CB22 3AX 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 Babraham, Cambridge, CB22 3AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB22 3AX 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 CB22 3AX 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 CB22 3AX 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.
CB22 3AX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worsted Garage, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2023-11-06 | £656,027 |
| Worsted Lodge, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £187,560 | 2023-03-21 | £176,779 |
| Worsted Lodge Farm House, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2021-10-27 | £949,038 |
| Mount Farm, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £995,000 | 2021-04-16 | £1,108,426 |
| Worsted Lodge Cottage, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-05-27 | £399,826 |
CB22 3AX 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.
CB22 3AX 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School High Street , Babraham CB22 3AG | 4out of 4 | 2,422 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Abington Primary School High Street , Abington CB21 6AE | 3out of 4 | 3,553 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulbourn Primary School School Lane , Fulbourn CB21 5BH | 3out of 4 | 4,353 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Icknield Primary School Lynton Way , CB22 3EA | - not rated | 4,363 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bellbird Primary School Link Road , Sawston CB22 3GB | 3out of 4 | 5,092 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawston Village College New Road , Sawston CB22 3BP | 3out of 4 | 5,397 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 | 4,693 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Steiner School Hinton Road , CB21 5DZ | - not rated | 5,005 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Pathways School Block 19 , Ida Darwin CB21 5EE | 4out of 4 | 5,337 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 22.2% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.