Short Lane is in Papworth Everard, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB23 3HR is located in the Caxton & Papworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2006-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Short Lane, Papworth Everard, Cambridge, CB23 3HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB23 3HJ, CB23 3RX, CB23 3XH, CB23 3RF, CB23 3QN, CB23 3XW, CB23 3RZ, CB23 3XL, CB23 3XJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB23 3HR is primarily male, with 56.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.7% | 43.5% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -7.5% |
| Male | 54.3% | 56.5% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 7.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CB23 3HR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.1% | 47.2% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 20.8% | -16.3% | 44.2% | -23.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 17.4% | 10.6% | 9.1% | 8.3% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 8.3% | 3.7% | 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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (58.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.4% | 22.8% | -17.6% | 48.4% | -25.6% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 35.8% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 20.2% | 22.2% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 9.5% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 16.7% | 12.2% | 4.0% | 12.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.1% | 27.8% | 3.7% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 15.3% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 12.5% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 12.5% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 25% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 9.3% | 2.8% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 8.6% | 4.3% | -4.3% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88.4% | 85.8% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
In this area, 82.1% 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 | 86.9% | 82.1% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 7.4% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 4.9% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 82.6% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 12.4% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 0.6% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.6% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 27% | 13.5% | 13.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Short Lane was 116.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 156.3% higher than the Caldecote average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Short Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Caldecote and the 48th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.8%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Short Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2017-11-24 | £288,749 |
| 2 Short Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £157,500 | 2013-02-11 | £264,516 |
| 6 Short Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2008-04-18 | £146,201 |
| 6 Short Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £78,000 | 2006-08-11 | £141,895 |
| 2 Short Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £90,000 | 2006-07-05 | £167,978 |
CB23 3HR 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.
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 46 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendragon Community Primary School Varrier-Jones Drive , Papworth Everard CB23 3XQ | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elsworth CofE VA Primary School Broad End , Elsworth CB23 4JD | 3out of 4 | 3,408 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Newton Community Primary School Caxton End , Eltisley PE19 6TL | 3out of 4 | 3,875 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkfield Park Primary School School Lane , Cambourne CB23 5AX | 3out of 4 | 5,429 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambourne Village College Sheepfold Lane , Cambourne CB23 6FR | 4out of 4 | 4,787 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Field BARONS WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 555 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.