Middle Watch is in Swavesey, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB24 4RW 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 Middle Watch, Swavesey, Cambridge, CB24 4RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB24 4AA, CB24 4RT, CB24 4AG, CB24 4RR, CB24 4RP, CB24 4RN, CB24 4RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB24 4RW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents 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 | 47.9% | 53% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 52.1% | 47% | -5.1% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 28.6% | 34.9% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.7% | 44.5% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 10% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.7% | 48.9% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 34.3% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 11.9% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 17.7% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 7.7% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 10% | -9.6% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 21.1% | 13.6% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 34.9% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.7% | 93.6% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 91% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 90.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.6% | 37.2% | 18.4% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middle Watch was 111.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.5% higher than the Swavesey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Middle Watch has the 4th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Swavesey and the 56th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Middle Watch, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2024-05-15 | £84,420 |
| 71 Middle Watch, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2023-11-23 | £537,458 |
| 90A Middle Watch, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-07-22 | £294,024 |
| 80B Middle Watch, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-06-08 | £196,962 |
| 77 Middle Watch, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £392,000 | 2022-03-04 | £442,541 |
CB24 4RW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swavesey Primary School Middle Watch , Swavesey CB24 4RN | 3out of 4 | 217 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Over Primary School Long Furlong , Over CB24 5PG | 3out of 4 | 2,818 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fen Drayton Primary School Cootes Lane , Fen Drayton CB24 4SL | 3out of 4 | 2,865 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatton Park Primary School Hatton's Park , CB24 3DL | 3out of 4 | 4,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holywell CofE Primary School Mill Way , Needingworth PE27 4TF | 4out of 4 | 4,445 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 104 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 | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse Inn | 1 Market Street | 869 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swavesey Village College Sports Centre Gibraltar Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 227 yd |
| Swavesey Recreation Green THE GREEN THE GREEN HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 555 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 185.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.