Chaston Road is in Great Shelford, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB22 5AP is located in the Shelford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2006-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chaston Road, Great Shelford, Cambridge, CB22 5AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB22 5AR, CB22 5AY, CB22 5AX, CB22 5LD, CB22 5FG, CB22 5AZ, CB22 5BE, CB22 5LX, CB22 5AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB22 5AP is primarily male, with 58.5% of the population 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 | 51.4% | 41.5% | -9.9% | 51.0% | -9.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 58.5% | 9.9% | 49.0% | 9.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CB22 5AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.6% | 46.8% | 22.2% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 26.2% | -12.0% | 44.2% | -18.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 16.7% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 19.8% | 8.7% | -11.1% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.8% | 35% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -13.4% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 32.5% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 27.3% | 18.6% | -8.7% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 8.8% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
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 45.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.7% | 24% | -13.7% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 7.6% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -11.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 45.6% | 21.0% | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.6% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 20.7% | 20.2% | 0.8% | 19.9% |
| White | 94.5% | 69.5% | -25.0% | 81.4% | -11.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 64.1% 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 | 90% | 64.1% | -25.9% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 26.8% | 23.6% | 6.1% | 20.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 64.8% | -22.9% | 83.2% | -18.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 9.9% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 13.2% | 12.3% | 2.9% | 10.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 8.1% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.3% | 76.7% | -27.4% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 24.6% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chaston Road was 33.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.9% lower than the Shelford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chaston Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Shelford and the 194th lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% 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 Chaston Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-06-21 | £468,794 |
| 24 Chaston Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2024-06-21 | £98,066 |
| 20 Chaston Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-01-04 | £85,590 |
| 4 Chaston Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £451,000 | 2022-09-27 | £435,907 |
| 20 Chaston Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-03-11 | £88,146 |
CB22 5AP 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 3,544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School Church Street , Great Shelford CB22 5EL | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stapleford Community Primary School Bar Lane , Stapleford CB22 5BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hauxton Primary School Jopling Way , Hauxton CB22 5HY | 3out of 4 | 2,657 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Park Primary School Hobson Avenue , Trumpington CB2 9EG | - not rated | 2,663 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Meadows Primary School Kestrel Rise , Trumpington CB2 9AY | 3out of 4 | 3,299 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology Robinson Way , CB2 0SZ | 3out of 4 | 2,645 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sawston Village College New Road , Sawston CB22 3BP | 3out of 4 | 3,548 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | - not rated | 3,783 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Netherhall School Queen Edith's Way , CB1 8NN | 3out of 4 | 4,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 5,064 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 3,332 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,455 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Perse School Hills Road , Trumpington CB2 8QF | - not rated | 3,603 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Cambridge Homerton Gardens , Purbeck Road CB2 8EB | - not rated | 4,275 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks International School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 4,675 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge International School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 4,675 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Court School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 4,675 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY Wines | 6, De Freville House High Green | 410 yd | |
| Cara Coffee | 29 High Street | 672 yd | |
| Brunch Base Cafe | 46 Woollards Lane, Great Shelford | 716 yd | |
| The Rose | 81 London Road | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough | 2 High Street | 385 yd | |
| The Square and Compasses | 46 High Street | 577 yd | |
| Forum House Chinese Restaurant | 54 Woollards Lane, Great Shelford | 723 yd | |
| The Three Horseshoes | 2 Church Street | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zara | 1 Hinton Way | 244 yd | |
| Shelford Spice | 46 Woollards Lane, Great Shelford | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd | 76 High Street | 697 yd | |
| Tesco | 36 - 38 Woollards Lane, Great Shelford | 698 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson Hall JOHNSON MEMORIAL HALL JOHNSON MEMORIAL HALL GOG MAGOG WAY | 809 yd | |
| Great Shelford Recreation Ground WOODLANDS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 914 yd |
| Stapleford Community Primary School BAR LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,081 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 | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| 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 | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.