The Chestnuts is in Stapleford, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB22 5DN 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 The Chestnuts, Stapleford, Cambridge, CB22 5DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB22 5SP, CB22 5DX, CB22 5DS, CB22 5DZ, CB22 5BZ, CB22 5BY, CB22 5BH, CB22 5DF, CB22 5BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB22 5DN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 55.8% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 4.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 44.2% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -4.8% |
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 5DN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% 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 | 17.3% | 20.8% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.5% | 51.8% | -11.7% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 10.2% | 5.9% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 13.9% | 14.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.4% | 51.5% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 32.6% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 12.1% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.3% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 17.8% | 11.6% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 9.1% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.8% | 11.1% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 51% | 52.5% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 18.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.2% | 89.9% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 91.7% | 85.8% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 5.8% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 85.8% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 8.3% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Chestnuts was 61.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.3% higher than the Shelford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Chestnuts has the 3rd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Shelford and the 154th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 The Chestnuts, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-06-05 | £241,164 |
| 10 The Chestnuts, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2011-11-04 | £288,885 |
| 11 The Chestnuts, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £82,500 | 2002-10-28 | £198,553 |
CB22 5DN 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CB22 5DN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 4,075 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 | 348 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 | 1,247 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bellbird Primary School Link Road , Sawston CB22 3GB | 3out of 4 | 3,207 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hauxton Primary School Jopling Way , Hauxton CB22 5HY | 3out of 4 | 3,243 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Park Primary School Hobson Avenue , Trumpington CB2 9EG | - not rated | 3,505 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,723 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology Robinson Way , CB2 0SZ | 3out of 4 | 3,247 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Netherhall School Queen Edith's Way , CB1 8NN | 3out of 4 | 4,326 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | - not rated | 4,574 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 5,444 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 | 4,038 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 5,109 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 | 4,235 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Cambridge Homerton Gardens , Purbeck Road CB2 8EB | - not rated | 4,956 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks International School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 4,997 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge International School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 4,997 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Court School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 4,997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rose | 81 London Road | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Horseshoes | 2 Church Street | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zara | 1 Hinton Way | 771 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson Hall JOHNSON MEMORIAL HALL JOHNSON MEMORIAL HALL GOG MAGOG WAY | 137 yd | |
| Stapleford Community Primary School BAR LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 210 yd |
| Stapleford Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND GOG MAGOG WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 560 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.