East Drive is in Highfields Caldecote, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB23 7NZ 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 East Drive, Highfields Caldecote, Cambridge, CB23 7NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB23 7GT, CB23 7GP, CB23 7GA, CB23 7GB, CB23 7GW, CB23 7GJ, CB23 7BX, CB23 7GD, CB23 7BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB23 7NZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.4% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.6% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 7NZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% 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 | 25.9% | 32.5% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.5% | 54.8% | -7.7% | 44.2% | 10.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.3% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 63.5% | 55.1% | -8.4% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 35.2% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 6.2% | 7.1% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 7NZ this area, 6% 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 53.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 6% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 5.7% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 14.5% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 16.5% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.2% | 53.1% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 19.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.7% | 89.6% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 92.8% | 84.8% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 6.7% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 84.8% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.4% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Drive was 8.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.7% lower than the Barrington average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
East Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Barrington and the 23rd lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 East Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £1,075,000 | 2022-02-25 | £1,060,503 |
| 32 East Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2022-02-01 | £697,563 |
| 8 East Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2021-12-10 | £927,592 |
| 30 East Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2020-12-10 | £635,526 |
| 1 East Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2020-09-07 | £777,469 |
CB23 7NZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 193 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Education | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 229 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vine Inter-Church Primary School The Vines , Upper Cambourne CB23 6DY | 3out of 4 | 2,447 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School Limes Road , Hardwick CB23 7RE | 3out of 4 | 2,551 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jeavons Wood Primary School Eastgate , CB23 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 3,238 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkfield Park Primary School School Lane , Cambourne CB23 5AX | 3out of 4 | 3,800 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 | 3,793 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambourne Village College Sheepfold Lane , Cambourne CB23 6FR | 4out of 4 | 4,676 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caldecote Recreation Ground FURLONG WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 579 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 336.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 45.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.