Bendyshe Way is in Barrington, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB22 7RS is located in the Barrington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2006-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bendyshe Way, Barrington, Cambridge, CB22 7RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB22 7AA, CB2 5RP, CB22 7RP, CB22 7RL, CB22 7RE, CB22 7RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB22 7RS 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 | 52.3% | 50.8% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.2% | 1.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.6% | 29.3% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.5% | 50% | -11.5% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 10.1% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 7.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 57.4% | 53.9% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 32.5% | 3.3% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 10.3% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 7RS this area, 7.4% 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 51.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.4% | 7.4% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 8.5% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 14.2% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.8% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.1% | 51.9% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 18.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.4% | 96.8% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 95.2% | 93.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 92.9% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5.2% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bendyshe Way was 63.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.3% higher than the Barrington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bendyshe Way has the 11th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Barrington and the 145th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Bendyshe Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-06-07 | £349,165 |
| 17 Bendyshe Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-09-15 | £322,166 |
| 13 Bendyshe Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £544,600 | 2023-07-27 | £555,647 |
| 11 Bendyshe Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £532,000 | 2022-09-27 | £529,369 |
| 21 Bendyshe Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-07-15 | £371,274 |
CB22 7RS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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 7RS 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington CofE VC Primary School Haslingfield Road , Barrington CB22 7RG | 3out of 4 | 259 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxton Primary School 11 Hardman Road , Foxton CB22 6RN | 3out of 4 | 2,314 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingfield Endowed Primary School High Street , Haslingfield CB23 1JW | 3out of 4 | 2,441 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harston and Newton Community Primary School High Street , Harston CB22 7PX | 3out of 4 | 3,072 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School Hurdleditch Road , Orwell SG8 5QG | 2out of 4 | 4,470 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Meldreth Manor School Fenny Lane , Meldreth SG8 6LG | - not rated | 4,872 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barrington Green West Green | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 75.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.