Porthmore Way is in Highfields Caldecote, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB23 7ZF 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 Porthmore Way, Highfields Caldecote, Cambridge, CB23 7ZF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB23 7ZG, CB23 7ZL, CB23 7ZU, CB23 7ZP, CB23 7ZJ, CB23 7ZN, CB23 7ZQ, CB23 7NE, CB23 7ZT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB23 7ZF 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 | 46.2% | 50.4% | 4.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 53.8% | 49.6% | -4.2% | 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 7ZF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.2% 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 | 28.8% | 29.3% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.6% | 62.2% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 18.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.4% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 57.2% | 60.6% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 33% | 29% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 8.6% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 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 7ZF this area, 6.5% 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 52.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8% | 6.5% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 5.3% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 14.7% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 17.1% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.8% | 52.2% | 0.4% | 33.8% | 18.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 88.7% | 85.4% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 83.2% | 81.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 7.5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 1.7% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 5.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 81.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 11.2% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 1.4% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 2% | -6.3% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Porthmore Way was 32.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.6% lower than the Barrington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Porthmore Way has the 20th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Barrington and the 191st lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 45.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Porthmore Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2016-11-25 | £393,760 |
| 3 Porthmore Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2015-06-24 | £599,405 |
| 3 Porthmore Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, a newly built property | £235,000 | 2002-06-28 | £645,182 |
| 1 Porthmore Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, a newly built property | £207,450 | 2001-12-17 | £609,096 |
| 2 Porthmore Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, a newly built property | £148,420 | 2001-12-14 | £435,778 |
CB23 7ZF 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 7ZF 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 | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| 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 | 328 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vine Inter-Church Primary School The Vines , Upper Cambourne CB23 6DY | 3out of 4 | 2,198 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jeavons Wood Primary School Eastgate , CB23 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 3,020 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School Limes Road , Hardwick CB23 7RE | 3out of 4 | 3,029 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkfield Park Primary School School Lane , Cambourne CB23 5AX | 3out of 4 | 3,517 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 | 3,855 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambourne Village College Sheepfold Lane , Cambourne CB23 6FR | 4out of 4 | 4,373 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 | 285 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.