Stirling Road is in Northstowe, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB24 1AL is located in the Longstanton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2018-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stirling Road, Northstowe, Cambridge, CB24 1AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB24 1AQ, CB24 1AR, CB24 1AS, CB24 1BP, CB24 1BQ, CB24 1BR, CB24 1BT, CB24 1BL, CB24 1BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB24 1AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51.6% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48.4% | -1.5% | 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 area around CB24 1AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.6% | 46% | 16.4% | 37.9% | 8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.6% | 43.5% | -11.1% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 6% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (90.5%) 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 | 50.7% | 58% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 32.5% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 7% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 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.
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 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 13.5% | -9.7% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 6.4% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 10.3% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 3.9% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 14.8% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 49.5% | 20.9% | 33.8% | 15.7% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 5.5% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 94.5% | 79.9% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 77.4% 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 | 90.4% | 77.4% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 9.4% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 8.2% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 77.4% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 9.4% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 3% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stirling Road was 113.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.5% higher than the Swavesey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stirling Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Swavesey and the 51st highest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 303.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Stirling Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-08-21 | £393,775 |
| 95 Stirling Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2024-08-14 | £350,379 |
| 63 Stirling Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2023-07-31 | £116,570 |
| 47 Stirling Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £429,750 | 2023-06-28 | £473,252 |
| 49 Stirling Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £418,000 | 2023-06-13 | £460,313 |
CB24 1AL 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 | 166 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder CofE Primary School Pathfinder Way , CB24 3DS | - not rated | 290 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatton Park Primary School Hatton's Park , CB24 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willingham Primary School Thodays Close , Willingham CB24 5LE | 3out of 4 | 2,832 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakington CofE Primary School Water Lane , Oakington CB24 3AL | 1out of 4 | 3,510 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Over Primary School Long Furlong , Over CB24 5PG | 3out of 4 | 4,278 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northstowe Secondary College Stirling Road , Northstowe CB24 1DJ | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swavesey Village College Gibraltar Lane , Swavesey CB24 4RS | 4out of 4 | 4,683 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottenham Village College High Street , Cottenham CB24 8UA | 3out of 4 | 5,137 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Martin Bacon Academy Stirling Road , Northstowe CB24 1DH | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Centre School High Street , Cottenham CB24 8UA | 3out of 4 | 5,137 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Pathfinder Primary School PATHFINDER PRIMARY SCHOOL PATHFINDER PRIMARY SCHOOL PATHFINDER WAY | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| Cambridge Golf Club (Longstanton) (Closed) Station Road | golf | 747 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 | 242.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.