Spinney Drive is in Great Shelford, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB22 5LY 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 Spinney Drive, Great Shelford, Cambridge, CB22 5LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB22 5LW, CB22 5LZ, CB22 5LP, CB22 5DB, CB22 5EY, CB22 5LF, CB22 5DD, CB22 5LR, CB22 5DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB22 5LY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.8% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.2% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 5LY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% 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 | 20.1% | 24.5% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62% | 59.6% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 4.6% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 8.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 54.6% | 56.6% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 31.3% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 8.9% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 5LY this area, 8.6% 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 68.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 7.6% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 7% | -3.0% | 16.9% | -9.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.8% | 68.8% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 35.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.7% | 89% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 83.3% 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% | 83.3% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 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 | 88.2% | 83.1% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 9.4% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.8% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spinney Drive was 38.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.2% lower than the Shelford average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Spinney Drive has the 10th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Shelford and the 239th lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Spinney Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £976,500 | 2021-01-29 | £1,066,157 |
| 1A Spinney Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2018-09-07 | £956,395 |
| 5 Spinney Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2016-09-23 | £1,034,109 |
| 10 Spinney Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £631,000 | 2011-11-11 | £1,027,718 |
| 6 Spinney Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2010-09-24 | £1,109,169 |
CB22 5LY 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 4,182 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 | 384 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stapleford Community Primary School Bar Lane , Stapleford CB22 5BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hauxton Primary School Jopling Way , Hauxton CB22 5HY | 3out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Park Primary School Hobson Avenue , Trumpington CB2 9EG | - not rated | 3,126 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Meadows Primary School Kestrel Rise , Trumpington CB2 9AY | 3out of 4 | 3,587 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 3,175 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology Robinson Way , CB2 0SZ | 3out of 4 | 3,273 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | - not rated | 4,303 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Netherhall School Queen Edith's Way , CB1 8NN | 3out of 4 | 4,673 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 3,918 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 5,058 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 | 4,218 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Cambridge Homerton Gardens , Purbeck Road CB2 8EB | - not rated | 4,868 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Faith's School 6 Trumpington Road , CB2 8AG | - not rated | 5,223 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks International School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 5,316 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge International School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 5,316 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunch Base Cafe | 46 Woollards Lane, Great Shelford | 286 yd | |
| Cara Coffee | 29 High Street | 380 yd | |
| NY Wines | 6, De Freville House High Green | 779 yd | |
| The Rose | 81 London Road | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forum House Chinese Restaurant | 54 Woollards Lane, Great Shelford | 312 yd | |
| The Square and Compasses | 46 High Street | 458 yd | |
| The Plough | 2 High Street | 569 yd | |
| The Three Horseshoes | 2 Church Street | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelford Spice | 46 Woollards Lane, Great Shelford | 286 yd | |
| Zara | 1 Hinton Way | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 36 - 38 Woollards Lane, Great Shelford | 247 yd | |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd | 76 High Street | 406 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Shelford Recreation Ground WOODLANDS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 295 yd |
| Johnson Hall JOHNSON MEMORIAL HALL JOHNSON MEMORIAL HALL GOG MAGOG WAY | 899 yd | |
| Wale Recreation Whittlesford Road | grass pitches | 1,038 yd |
| Stapleford Community Primary School BAR LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,053 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 | 133.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.