High Street is in Great Cambourne, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB23 6GX 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 High Street, Great Cambourne, Cambridge, CB23 6GX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB23 6JX, CB23 5BL, CB23 6HH, CB23 6EL, CB23 6AL, CB23 5AR, CB23 6HB, CB23 6HJ, CB23 6DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB23 6GX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 51% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.8% | 49% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 35.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 49.4% | -6.8% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (89.8%) 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 | 65.8% | 59.6% | -6.2% | 48.4% | 11.2% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 30.2% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 7.3% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 6GX this area, 6.7% 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 55.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 6.7% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 5.8% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 14.3% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 13.8% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.9% | 55.2% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 21.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 84.9% | 80% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -1.4% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 68.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 68.7% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -14.5% |
| European Union | 6% | 12.6% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 9.3% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 68.8% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 15.3% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 7.7% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 2.5% | -5.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 33.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.1% lower than the Caldecote average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Caldecote and the 196th lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 11 High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2022-03-10 | £213,020 |
| Flat 2 11 High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2019-12-18 | £177,440 |
| Flat 16 11 High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-07-15 | £168,231 |
| Flat 1 11 High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2018-08-17 | £203,506 |
| Flat 1 11 High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2016-06-30 | £223,022 |
| Full-Time Employee | 216 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 43 |
| Information and communication | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 164 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jeavons Wood Primary School Eastgate , CB23 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vine Inter-Church Primary School The Vines , Upper Cambourne CB23 6DY | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourn CofE Primary Academy Riddy Lane , Bourn CB23 2SP | 4out of 4 | 3,401 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldecote Primary School Highfields Road , Highfields Caldecote CB23 7NX | 3out of 4 | 3,578 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 | 954 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 | 23 yd | |
| 19 - The Coffee House | Cambourne Church Jeavons Lane | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chutney Joe | 1 High Street | 10 yd | |
| The Monkfield Arms | 1 Monkfield Lane | 47 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wokswagon | 3 High Street | 32 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1a, Caxton House Broad Street | 156 yd | |
| Fish'n'Chick'n | Unit 3, Caxton House Broad Street | 156 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit 1 Back Lane | 222 yd | |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd | 35 School Lane | 705 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Cambridge Belfry BACK LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 401 yd |
| Cambourne Fitness And Sports Centre BACK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Cambourne Cricket Club BACK LANE | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 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% |
| Median download speed | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.