Thistle Green is in Swavesey, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB24 4RJ is located in the Swavesey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2006-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thistle Green, Swavesey, Cambridge, CB24 4RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB24 4RL, CB24 4SA, CB24 4TR, CB24 4GQ, CB24 4GH, CB24 4GJ, CB24 4QU, CB24 4RY, CB24 4RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB24 4RJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.6% of the population 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 | 54.7% | 57.6% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 6.6% |
| Male | 45.3% | 42.4% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -6.6% |
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 | 25.2% | 32.4% | 7.2% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 48% | -6.8% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 10.8% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 5.6% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (87%) 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 | 57.7% | 52.6% | -5.1% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 34.4% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 10.1% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 46.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 10.8% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 7.2% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 11.2% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 16.5% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.4% | 46.2% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 12.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 92.3% | 91.8% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 90.6% | 86.8% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 87.1% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.3% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thistle Green was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Swavesey average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Thistle Green, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-08-22 | £419,120 |
| 34 Thistle Green, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2020-12-04 | £568,152 |
| 21 Thistle Green, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2019-07-05 | £431,549 |
| 11A Thistle Green, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2017-11-10 | £323,205 |
| 14 Thistle Green, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2017-09-14 | £455,510 |
CB24 4RJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swavesey Primary School Middle Watch , Swavesey CB24 4RN | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fen Drayton Primary School Cootes Lane , Fen Drayton CB24 4SL | 3out of 4 | 2,568 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Over Primary School Long Furlong , Over CB24 5PG | 3out of 4 | 2,604 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holywell CofE Primary School Mill Way , Needingworth PE27 4TF | 4out of 4 | 3,860 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School School Lane , Fenstanton PE28 9JR | 2out of 4 | 4,298 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swavesey Village College Gibraltar Lane , Swavesey CB24 4RS | 4out of 4 | 563 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nook Coffee Shop Limited | 5 Market Street | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse Inn | 1 Market Street | 363 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swavesey Recreation Green THE GREEN THE GREEN HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 305 yd |
| Swavesey Village College Sports Centre Gibraltar Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 487 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 | 95.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.1% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 196.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.