School Lane is in Lower Cambourne, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB23 5DG is located in the Cambourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2006-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about School Lane, Lower Cambourne, Cambridge, CB23 5DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB23 6DF, CB23 6BS, CB23 5DX, CB23 6DE, CB23 6BZ, CB23 5DQ, CB23 6GY, CB23 6BX, CB23 6BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB23 5DG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 54.3% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 48.7% | 45.7% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 CB23 5DG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% 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 | 31.8% | 32.4% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 51.9% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 11.2% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (92.5%) 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 | 64.8% | 59.1% | -5.7% | 48.4% | 10.7% |
| Good health | 29% | 33.4% | 4.4% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 CB23 5DG this area, 3.7% 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 54.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 3.7% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 16.5% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 14.8% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.5% | 54.7% | -1.8% | 33.8% | 20.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 5.8% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 85.8% | 79.8% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 76.1% 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 | 83.5% | 76.1% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 8.7% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 5.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 5% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 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 | 83.2% | 75.9% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 16.4% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 1.9% | -5.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 1.9% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around School Lane was 35.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.1% lower than the Caldecote average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
School Lane has the 25th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Caldecote and the 214th lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 School Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-11-22 | £315,186 |
| 42 School Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2022-04-29 | £189,847 |
| 38 School Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-09-04 | £248,818 |
| 58 School Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £279,000 | 2018-09-05 | £303,745 |
| 40 School Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £326,000 | 2018-04-23 | £361,937 |
CB23 5DG 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CB23 5DG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkfield Park Primary School School Lane , Cambourne CB23 5AX | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jeavons Wood Primary School Eastgate , CB23 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vine Inter-Church Primary School The Vines , Upper Cambourne CB23 6DY | 3out of 4 | 2,118 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourn CofE Primary Academy Riddy Lane , Bourn CB23 2SP | 4out of 4 | 3,492 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Newton Community Primary School Caxton End , Eltisley PE19 6TL | 3out of 4 | 4,296 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 | 147 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greens Coffee & Company Ltd. | 5 High Street | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chutney Joe | 1 High Street | 818 yd | |
| The Monkfield Arms | 1 Monkfield Lane | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1a, Caxton House Broad Street | 657 yd | |
| Fish'n'Chick'n | Unit 3, Caxton House Broad Street | 657 yd | |
| Wokswagon | 3 High Street | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd | 35 School Lane | 119 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 1 Back Lane | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cambourne Cricket Club BACK LANE | grass pitches | 288 yd |
| Cambourne Village College SHEEPFOLD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 652 yd |
| The Cambridge Belfry BACK LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 896 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.