Woodpecker Close, Northstowe, Cambridge, CB24 1AW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB24 1AW 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	50.2%	50.4%	0.2%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	49.8%	49.6%	-0.2%	49.0%	0.6%

Partnership Status

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	17.8%	41.1%	23.3%	37.9%	3.2%
Married: Opposite sex	68.4%	49.2%	-19.2%	44.2%	5.0%
Separated	5.1%	1.1%	-4.0%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	4.7%	7.5%	2.8%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	4%	1.1%	-2.9%	6.1%	-5.0%

Health

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 (94.3%) 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	53.3%	64.9%	11.6%	48.4%	16.5%
Good health	37.6%	29.4%	-8.2%	33.6%	-4.2%
Fair health	6.3%	4.4%	-1.9%	12.7%	-8.3%
Bad health	1.9%	1.1%	-0.8%	4.0%	-2.9%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.2%	-0.7%	1.2%	-1.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 CB24 1AW this area, 4.2% 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 62%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.3%	4.2%	-6.1%	18.2%	-14.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.9%	6.1%	-1.8%	9.6%	-3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.4%	9.1%	-8.3%	13.4%	-4.3%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	2.8%	-1.9%	5.3%	-2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13%	14.1%	1.1%	16.9%	-2.8%
Degree or Similar	45.1%	62%	16.9%	33.8%	28.2%
Other	1.6%	1.7%	0.1%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.1%	-0.3%
Chinese	4.4%	3.2%	-1.2%	0.7%	2.5%
Indian	2.2%	10.3%	8.1%	3.1%	7.2%
Pakistani	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Other Asian	1.6%	5.1%	3.5%	1.6%	3.5%
Black African	0.3%	2.3%	2.0%	2.5%	-0.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.0%	0.5%
Other Black	0.3%	0.2%	-0.1%	0.5%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	2.9%	2.3%	0.8%	2.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.6%	1.9%	1.3%	0.8%	1.1%
White	87.8%	64.3%	-23.5%	81.4%	-17.1%
Arab	0.3%	2.9%	2.6%	0.6%	2.3%
Other	0.3%	2.3%	2.0%	1.6%	0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 63.6% 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	86.2%	63.6%	-22.6%	83.2%	-19.6%
European Union	4.7%	14.2%	9.5%	6.1%	8.1%
Rest of Europe	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0.9%	3.6%	2.7%	2.7%	0.9%
Middle East and Asia	5.6%	15.2%	9.6%	5.6%	9.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.6%	2.5%	0.9%	1.3%	1.2%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.6%	63.7%	-21.9%	83.2%	-19.5%
10+ Years	1.6%	16.7%	15.1%	9.8%	6.9%
5-10 Years	3.4%	12.2%	8.8%	2.9%	9.3%
2-5 Years	0.9%	4.9%	4.0%	2.2%	2.7%
Less than 2 years	8.5%	2.5%	-6.0%	1.9%	0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67.9%	76.7%	-8.8%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Italy	2.9%	0.6%	2.3%
Portugal	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Spain	1.3%	0.4%	0.9%
Lithuania	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Poland	2.5%	1.3%	1.2%
Other EU countries	5.5%	1.5%	4.0%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Eastern Asia	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Southern Asia	4%	1.2%	2.8%
South-East Asia	1%	0.2%	0.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Central and South America	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Oceania	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
No passport held	8.8%	13.5%	-4.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43%	37.2%	5.8%
Christian	39.5%	46.2%	-6.7%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Hindu	7%	1.7%	5.3%
Muslim	5.3%	6.5%	-1.2%
Sikh	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Woodpecker Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodpecker Close was 121.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.9% higher than the Swavesey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Woodpecker Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Swavesey and the 46th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£63,500

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in CB24 1AW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Woodpecker Close are based on 14 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Cambridgeshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Woodpecker Close, Northstowe, Cambridge, CB24 1AW

Estimated Average Property Prices for CB24 1AW

Average Price
£527,730

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£97,874

Detached
£570,715

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Woodpecker Close

Average Price
£528,376

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£102,777

Detached
£599,309

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Woodpecker CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Woodpecker Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building	£525,000	2024-01-31	£558,837
9 Woodpecker Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building	£570,000	2023-02-28	£591,256
1 Woodpecker Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building	£86,750	2020-12-01	£103,534
1 Woodpecker Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building	£86,250	2019-09-09	£102,019
2 Woodpecker Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, a newly built property	£456,995	2018-12-14	£538,510

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CB24 1AW

Employment

CB24 1AW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	217
Part-Time Employee	42
Self-Employed	30
Looking after home or family	21
Student (economically inactive)	13
Other	9
Unemployed	9
Retired	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	24
Education	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Human health and social work activities	20
Manufacturing	18
Construction	16
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Information and communication	9
Transport and storage	8
Other	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pathfinder CofE Primary School Pathfinder Way , CB24 3DS	- not rated	265 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hatton Park Primary School Hatton's Park , CB24 3DL	3out of 4	785 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Willingham Primary School Thodays Close , Willingham CB24 5LE	3out of 4	2,964 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakington CofE Primary School Water Lane , Oakington CB24 3AL	1out of 4	3,575 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Over Primary School Long Furlong , Over CB24 5PG	3out of 4	4,070 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Northstowe Secondary College Stirling Road , Northstowe CB24 1DJ	- not rated	1,527 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Swavesey Village College Gibraltar Lane , Swavesey CB24 4RS	4out of 4	4,291 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Martin Bacon Academy Stirling Road , Northstowe CB24 1DH	- not rated	1,442 yd	Free schools special	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Black Bull	56 High Street		826 yd
The Pavilion	Pavilion, Recreation Ground Over Road		1,032 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Faroz Kitchen	97 High Street		758 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd	93 High Street		759 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Pathfinder Primary School PATHFINDER PRIMARY SCHOOL PATHFINDER PRIMARY SCHOOL PATHFINDER WAY	grass pitches	192 yd
Cambridge Golf Club (Longstanton) (Closed) Station Road	golf	334 yd
Hatton Park Primary School HATTONS PARK	grass pitches	792 yd
Longstanton Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND OVER ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,034 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	160 Mbit/s
Average download speed	230.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	25 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	30 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.