Link Road is in Sawston, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB22 3FD is located in the Sawston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2011-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Link Road, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB22 3BH, CB22 3BJ, CB22 3BG, CB22 3BQ, CB22 3NP, CB22 3BD, CB22 3BZ, CB22 3SY, CB22 3LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB22 3FD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47% | 48.1% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.9% | 40.9% | -6.0% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.8% | 43.2% | 10.4% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 6.8% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 7% | 6.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 42.3% | 41.8% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 45.6% | 36.7% | -8.9% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 15.8% | 7.7% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 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 45.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 15.8% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 6.8% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 12% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.5% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 8.3% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 45.9% | 18.6% | 33.8% | 12.1% |
| Other | 9.4% | 3.8% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 5.4% | 2.5% | -2.9% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 15.7% | 14.4% | 3.1% | 12.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 6.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 0.6% | -3.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 81.9% | 66.7% | -15.2% | 81.4% | -14.7% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 58% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 58% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -25.2% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 17.8% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 21% | 12.9% | 5.6% | 15.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.8% | 59.1% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -24.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 12.3% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 9.7% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 10.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 8.4% | 3.0% | 1.9% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.9% | 76.7% | -23.8% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 12.9% | 1.2% | 11.7% |
| South-East Asia | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Link Road was 131.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 240.5% higher than the Sawston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Link Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Sawston and the 36th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.4%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brick House Link Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £138,500 | 2018-01-30 | £131,189 |
| The Brick House Link Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £37,000 | 2007-10-10 | £46,791 |
CB22 3FD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bellbird Primary School Link Road , Sawston CB22 3GB | 3out of 4 | 206 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Icknield Primary School Lynton Way , CB22 3EA | - not rated | 960 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Westley Church of England VC Primary School Mill Lane , Whittlesford CB22 4NE | 3out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stapleford Community Primary School Bar Lane , Stapleford CB22 5BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,782 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School High Street , Babraham CB22 3AG | 4out of 4 | 3,112 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 372 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brickhouse | The Brick House Link Road | 3 yd | |
| Jax | 22 High Street | 31 yd | |
| Footprints Cafe | 1 High Street | 84 yd | |
| Corner Coffee Shop | 8 Mill Lane | 166 yd | |
| Victor Victoria Coffee | 80 High Street | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Head | 19 High Street | 11 yd | |
| The Greyhound | 2 High Street | 82 yd | |
| The white lion | 96 High Street | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill's Fish & Chips / Serial Grill | 36 High Street | 90 yd | |
| Jade Fountain | 42 - 46 High Street | 121 yd | |
| Sawston Pizza | 56 High Street | 224 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 76 High Street | 250 yd | |
| Cherry Garden | 73 High Street | 306 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Lane Recreation Ground MILL LANE | grass pitches | 323 yd |
| Spicers Sports Ground THE PAVILION THE PAVILION NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| Sawston Village College Sports Centre NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 517 yd |
| Lynton Way Recreation Ground LYNTON WAY | grass pitches | 863 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.