Hinton Way is in Great Shelford, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB22 5BB 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 Hinton Way, Great Shelford, Cambridge, CB22 5BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB22 5AZ, CB22 5BD, CB22 5AY, CB22 5AX, CB22 5FG, CB22 5AP, CB22 5AR, CB22 5AH, CB22 5AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB22 5BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.5% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.5% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CB22 5BB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68% 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% | 20.4% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.9% | 68% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 23.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 3.9% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 7.8% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 (93.3%) 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 | 60.9% | 57.5% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 35.8% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 5BB this area, 8.8% 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 60.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 8.8% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 1% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 14.7% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.2% | 10.8% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.8% | 60.8% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 27.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 99.4% | 95.6% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 94% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 94% | 3.6% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 94% | 4.3% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 0% | -9.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| Ireland | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hinton Way was 11.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.4% lower than the Shelford average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Hinton Way has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Shelford and the 45th lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Hinton Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,015,000 | 2024-08-07 | £994,841 |
| 40 Hinton Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £748,500 | 2024-03-26 | £756,161 |
| 34 Hinton Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,133,250 | 2024-01-05 | £1,126,403 |
| 50 Hinton Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £945,000 | 2023-01-26 | £950,670 |
| 34 Hinton Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,025,000 | 2017-12-01 | £1,135,438 |
CB22 5BB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 5BB 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.
| Retired | 30 |
| Full-Time Employee | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 3,458 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stapleford Community Primary School Bar Lane , Stapleford CB22 5BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School Church Street , Great Shelford CB22 5EL | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Park Primary School Hobson Avenue , Trumpington CB2 9EG | - not rated | 2,745 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hauxton Primary School Jopling Way , Hauxton CB22 5HY | 3out of 4 | 2,902 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Meadows Primary School Kestrel Rise , Trumpington CB2 9AY | 3out of 4 | 3,451 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 | 2,582 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sawston Village College New Road , Sawston CB22 3BP | 3out of 4 | 3,478 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | - not rated | 3,823 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Netherhall School Queen Edith's Way , CB1 8NN | 3out of 4 | 3,881 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 4,935 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 | 3,320 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,421 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 | 3,557 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Cambridge Homerton Gardens , Purbeck Road CB2 8EB | - not rated | 4,253 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks International School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 4,529 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge International School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 4,529 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Court School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 4,529 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 | 628 yd | |
| Cara Coffee | 29 High Street | 900 yd | |
| Brunch Base Cafe | 46 Woollards Lane, Great Shelford | 927 yd | |
| The Rose | 81 London Road | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough | 2 High Street | 630 yd | |
| The Square and Compasses | 46 High Street | 816 yd | |
| The Three Horseshoes | 2 Church Street | 833 yd | |
| Forum House Chinese Restaurant | 54 Woollards Lane, Great Shelford | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zara | 1 Hinton Way | 403 yd | |
| Shelford Spice | 46 Woollards Lane, Great Shelford | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 36 - 38 Woollards Lane, Great Shelford | 904 yd | |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd | 76 High Street | 927 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson Hall JOHNSON MEMORIAL HALL JOHNSON MEMORIAL HALL GOG MAGOG WAY | 663 yd | |
| Stapleford Community Primary School BAR LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 948 yd |
| Great Shelford Recreation Ground WOODLANDS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,089 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 200.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.