Offa Lea, Newton, Cambridge, CB22 7PW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB22 7PW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.1%	50.1%	-1.0%	51.0%	-0.9%
Male	48.9%	49.9%	1.0%	49.0%	0.9%

Partnership Status

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 7PW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% 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	24.1%	26.3%	2.2%	37.9%	-11.6%
Married: Opposite sex	53.4%	55.5%	2.1%	44.2%	11.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Separated	3.1%	1.9%	-1.2%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	11.6%	9.4%	-2.2%	9.1%	0.3%
Widowed	7.8%	5.2%	-2.6%	6.1%	-0.9%

Health

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%) 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	45.8%	50.5%	4.7%	48.4%	2.1%
Good health	34.9%	36.5%	1.6%	33.6%	2.9%
Fair health	15.1%	10.7%	-4.4%	12.7%	-2.0%
Bad health	2.6%	1.6%	-1.0%	4.0%	-2.4%
Very bad health	1.6%	0.5%	-1.1%	1.2%	-0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.6%	12.2%	-3.4%	18.2%	-6.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.4%	7.4%	-1.0%	9.6%	-2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.6%	12.2%	-3.4%	13.4%	-1.2%
Apprenticeship	5%	6.4%	1.4%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.7%	12.2%	2.5%	16.9%	-4.7%
Degree or Similar	43.4%	48.2%	4.8%	33.8%	14.4%
Other	2.2%	1.3%	-0.9%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.1%	0.3%
Indian	0.3%	2.5%	2.2%	3.1%	-0.6%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black African	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.0%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	96.8%	91.8%	-5.0%	81.4%	10.4%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.7% 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	93.9%	88.7%	-5.2%	83.2%	5.5%
European Union	2.6%	3.6%	1.0%	6.1%	-2.5%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	1.4%	0.9%	0.8%	0.6%
Africa	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	3.8%	2.7%	5.6%	-1.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	1.3%	-0.8%
Oceania	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	0.3%	0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.4%	88.5%	-4.9%	83.2%	5.3%
10+ Years	0%	9%	9.0%	9.8%	-0.8%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	5.6%	0%	-5.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.3%	76.7%	6.6%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
France	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Lithuania	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Other EU countries	1.6%	1.5%	0.1%
Other Europe	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Middle East	1.6%	0.1%	1.5%
Oceania	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
No passport held	9.6%	13.5%	-3.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.2%	37.2%	1.0%
Christian	53.8%	46.2%	7.6%
Hindu	2.2%	1.7%	0.5%
Muslim	1.9%	6.5%	-4.6%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Offa Lea Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Offa Lea was 50.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.6% higher than the Foxton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Offa Lea has the 21st highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Foxton and the 198th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£63,900

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in CB22 7PW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Offa Lea are based on 11 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Cambridgeshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Offa Lea, Newton, Cambridge, CB22 7PW

Estimated Average Property Prices for CB22 7PW

Average Price
£597,181

Semi-Detached
£488,810

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£633,304

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Offa Lea

Average Price
£591,792

Semi-Detached
£520,080

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£618,684

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Offa LeaStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Offa Lea, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building	£585,000	2025-03-27	£566,074
2 Offa Lea, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building	£650,000	2021-11-19	£681,775
13 Offa Lea, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£485,000	2021-04-27	£548,830
12 Offa Lea, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building	£437,500	2015-12-01	£539,092
4 Offa Lea, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building	£430,000	2015-10-28	£529,190

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CB22 7PW

Employment

CB22 7PW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 7PW 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in CB22 7PW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	108
Retired	95
Self-Employed	50
Part-Time Employee	23
Student (economically inactive)	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Other	3
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	32
Education	29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	18
Information and communication	14
Manufacturing	13
Administrative and support service activities	13
Other	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	6
Real estate activities	5
Construction	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Transport and storage	3

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harston and Newton Community Primary School High Street , Harston CB22 7PX	3out of 4	2,201 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hauxton Primary School Jopling Way , Hauxton CB22 5HY	3out of 4	2,733 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thriplow CofE VA Primary School School Lane , Thriplow SG8 7RH	3out of 4	2,734 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Foxton Primary School 11 Hardman Road , Foxton CB22 6RN	3out of 4	3,148 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School Church Street , Great Shelford CB22 5EL	3out of 4	3,562 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sawston Village College New Road , Sawston CB22 3BP	3out of 4	4,823 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Queens Head	Queens Head Fowlmere Road		147 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Newton Cricket Club NEWTON CRICKET CLUB NEWTON CRICKET CLUB FOWLMERE ROAD	grass pitches	497 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	60.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	126.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	300 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	300 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	101.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	300 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.