Royston Road is in Duxford, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB22 4QY is located in the Whittlesford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2006-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Royston Road, Duxford, Cambridge, CB22 4QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB22 4QN, CB22 4AE, CB22 4AD, CB22 4RL, CB22 4PA, CB22 4GY, CB22 4RQ, CB22 4QL, CB22 4QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB22 4QY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 49.5% | 48.8% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51.2% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 36.4% | 39.5% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 44.8% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 58.8% | 49.3% | -9.5% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 38.9% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 9.7% | 4.6% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 CB22 4QY this area, 5.2% 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 43.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 7.8% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 16.3% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 20.2% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.5% | 43.3% | -2.2% | 33.8% | 9.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 94.7% | 86.9% | -7.8% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 82.1% 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% | 82.1% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 81.5% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Royston Road was 12.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.6% lower than the Linton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Royston Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Linton and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copywrite House Royston Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £3,960,000 | 2019-01-30 | £3,926,966 |
| Copywrite House Royston Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £2,650,000 | 2017-03-30 | £2,625,156 |
CB22 4QY 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 | 174 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thriplow CofE VA Primary School School Lane , Thriplow SG8 7RH | 3out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Duxford Church of England Community Primary School St John's Street , Duxford CB22 4RA | 3out of 4 | 2,622 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Westley Church of England VC Primary School Mill Lane , Whittlesford CB22 4NE | 3out of 4 | 3,472 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fowlmere Primary School The Butts , Fowlmere SG8 7SL | 3out of 4 | 3,728 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxton Primary School 11 Hardman Road , Foxton CB22 6RN | 3out of 4 | 5,179 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 | 5,056 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 Mess Cafe | The Officers Mess Business Centre Royston Road | 540 yd | |
| Imperial War Museum Food Outlets | Imperial War Museum Royston Road | 1,090 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.