Purley Road is in Lower Cambourne, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB23 6FQ 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 Purley Road, Lower Cambourne, Cambridge, CB23 6FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB23 6FE, CB23 6ET, CB23 6FG, CB23 6FF, CB23 6ER, CB23 6FT, CB23 6FB, CB23 6FH, CB23 6BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB23 6FQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 50.3% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 52.9% | 49.7% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 6FQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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 | 29.7% | 34.1% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.3% | 54.5% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 5.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 64.3% | 57.4% | -6.9% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 32% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 2.6% | 8.6% | 6.0% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 6FQ this area, 4.3% 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 54.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 6.3% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 10.9% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 17.2% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.9% | 54.3% | 0.4% | 33.8% | 20.5% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 6.8% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 82.8% | 76.6% | -6.2% | 81.4% | -4.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 76.9% 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 | 81.8% | 76.9% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 10.7% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.8% | 76.9% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 15.1% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 0.6% | -8.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Purley Road was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.8% higher than the Caldecote average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Purley Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Caldecote and the 191st highest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.4%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Purley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2025-07-04 | £868,696 |
| 2 Purley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £846,000 | 2022-09-21 | £885,368 |
| 9 Purley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2021-02-25 | £792,750 |
| 11 Purley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2019-09-06 | £596,125 |
| 3 Purley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2017-03-03 | £727,911 |
CB23 6FQ 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 | 127 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,098 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jeavons Wood Primary School Eastgate , CB23 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,749 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vine Inter-Church Primary School The Vines , Upper Cambourne CB23 6DY | 3out of 4 | 2,457 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourn CofE Primary Academy Riddy Lane , Bourn CB23 2SP | 4out of 4 | 3,715 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Newton Community Primary School Caxton End , Eltisley PE19 6TL | 3out of 4 | 3,978 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 | 260 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1a, Caxton House Broad Street | 981 yd | |
| Fish'n'Chick'n | Unit 3, Caxton House Broad Street | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd | 35 School Lane | 465 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cambourne Cricket Club BACK LANE | grass pitches | 247 yd |
| Cambourne Village College SHEEPFOLD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 404 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 | 245 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 359.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 46.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.