Highfields Road is in Highfields Caldecote, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB23 7NX is located in the Caldecote electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2006-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Highfields Road, Highfields Caldecote, Cambridge, CB23 7NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB23 7PA, CB23 7NY, CB23 7GD, CB23 7UZ, CB23 7ZB, CB23 7UY, CB23 7GB, CB23 7GA, CB23 7GJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB23 7NX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 50.4% | 52.1% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 49.6% | 47.9% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 21.3% | 26.5% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 50% | -9.1% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 11.2% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 8.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 45.2% | 47% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 39% | 34.2% | -4.8% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 13.7% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 43.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20% | 18.9% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 5.4% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 8.5% | -7.9% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15.4% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 43.2% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 9.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.2% | 88.3% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 81.8% 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 | 85.3% | 81.8% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 11.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 81.8% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 10.9% | 6.1% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 1.6% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highfields Road was 97.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 110.2% higher than the Barrington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highfields Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Barrington and the 75th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.6%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65A Highfields Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-10-25 | £414,099 |
| Nutwood 93 Highfields Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-06-21 | £412,088 |
| The Hawthorns Highfields Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2024-05-01 | £674,317 |
| 119 Highfields Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2024-03-01 | £459,657 |
| 57 Highfields Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2024-01-26 | £452,251 |
CB23 7NX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 7NX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldecote Primary School Highfields Road , Highfields Caldecote CB23 7NX | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vine Inter-Church Primary School The Vines , Upper Cambourne CB23 6DY | 3out of 4 | 2,262 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School Limes Road , Hardwick CB23 7RE | 3out of 4 | 2,575 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jeavons Wood Primary School Eastgate , CB23 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 3,018 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkfield Park Primary School School Lane , Cambourne CB23 5AX | 3out of 4 | 3,621 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comberton Village College West Street , Comberton CB23 7DU | 4out of 4 | 4,139 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambourne Village College Sheepfold Lane , Cambourne CB23 6FR | 4out of 4 | 4,507 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Vale @ CDP | Unit 2, Bourn Quarter Wellington Way | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caldecote Recreation Ground FURLONG WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 651 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 2.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 2.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 3.1% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.