Church Lane is in Knapwell, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB23 4NW 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 Church Lane, Knapwell, Cambridge, CB23 4NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB23 4NW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.3% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.8% | 1.3% | 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 | 27.2% | 33.6% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 49.6% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 12.4% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 4.4% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.6% | 44.4% | -11.2% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 39.5% | 9.9% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 13% | 12.3% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 46%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 16.8% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 4.4% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 12.4% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 7.3% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 11.7% | -3.7% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36% | 46% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 12.2% |
| Other | 7.4% | 1.5% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.8% | 94.4% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 89.4% 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 | 92.6% | 89.4% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 90% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 7.5% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.6% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 17.9% | 6.0% | 11.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Lane was 197.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 334.5% higher than the Caldecote average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Church Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Caldecote and the 15th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bwthyn Bach Church Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2022-11-07 | £884,693 |
| Bwthyn Bach Church Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2019-06-28 | £737,860 |
| Withypool Church Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2014-12-15 | £555,926 |
CB23 4NW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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.
CB23 4NW 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 | 50 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsworth CofE VA Primary School Broad End , Elsworth CB23 4JD | 3out of 4 | 2,396 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jeavons Wood Primary School Eastgate , CB23 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 3,709 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vine Inter-Church Primary School The Vines , Upper Cambourne CB23 6DY | 3out of 4 | 4,106 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkfield Park Primary School School Lane , Cambourne CB23 5AX | 3out of 4 | 4,172 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldecote Primary School Highfields Road , Highfields Caldecote CB23 7NX | 3out of 4 | 5,197 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 | 4,536 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.