Cambridge Road is in Great Shelford, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB22 5JS 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 Cambridge Road, Great Shelford, Cambridge, CB22 5JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB2 5JS, CB22 5FA, CB22 5LA, CB22 5UT, CB22 5JJ, CB22 5JH, CB22 5JL, CB22 5XB, CB22 5JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB22 5JS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.7% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.3% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 5JS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 27.1% | 31.5% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 55.3% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 4% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 58.1% | 57.6% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 30.6% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 9.9% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 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 5JS this area, 5.8% 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 69.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.6% | 5.8% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 5.5% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 5.5% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 8.7% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.1% | 69.9% | 15.8% | 33.8% | 36.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.2% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 88.3% | 86.6% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 75.7% 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 | 87.1% | 75.7% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 11.3% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 75.7% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 11.8% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 5.7% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 3.5% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cambridge Road was 29.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.8% lower than the Shelford average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Cambridge Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Shelford and the 167th lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42A Cambridge Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2024-11-29 | £738,268 |
| 92 Cambridge Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £883,000 | 2023-09-08 | £878,633 |
| 102 Cambridge Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-03-31 | £642,970 |
| Flat 1 Elison Place Cambridge Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-10-24 | £260,224 |
| 40 Cambridge Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2022-09-14 | £631,860 |
CB22 5JS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 5JS 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 | 137 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Education | 39 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 3,094 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 | 1,475 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Park Primary School Hobson Avenue , Trumpington CB2 9EG | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Meadows Primary School Kestrel Rise , Trumpington CB2 9AY | 3out of 4 | 2,117 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hauxton Primary School Jopling Way , Hauxton CB22 5HY | 3out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stapleford Community Primary School Bar Lane , Stapleford CB22 5BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,396 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,160 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | - not rated | 2,803 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Netherhall School Queen Edith's Way , CB1 8NN | 3out of 4 | 3,937 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 4,626 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sawston Village College New Road , Sawston CB22 3BP | 3out of 4 | 4,690 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 | 2,558 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 3,725 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 | 2,961 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Cambridge Homerton Gardens , Purbeck Road CB2 8EB | - not rated | 3,501 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Faith's School 6 Trumpington Road , CB2 8AG | - not rated | 3,750 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks International School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 4,488 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge International School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 4,488 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough | 2 High Street | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Davey Field (Shelford Rfc) CAMBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 594 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.