Moat Way is in Swavesey, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB24 4TR 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 Moat Way, Swavesey, Cambridge, CB24 4TR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB24 4RJ, CB24 4TT, CB24 4GQ, CB24 4RL, CB24 4SA, CB24 4GJ, CB24 4GH, CB24 4QR, CB24 4QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB24 4TR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.3% | 49.4% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 53.7% | 50.6% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 27.6% | 35.4% | 7.8% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 50.6% | -7.6% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (92.4%) 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 | 60.1% | 59.8% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 32.6% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 6.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 4TR this area, 6.2% 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 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.1% | 6.2% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 7.6% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 15.6% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15.6% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.2% | 49.1% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 15.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.3% | 88.4% | -7.9% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 91.3% | 88.2% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 88% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 1.1% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moat Way was 84.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.8% higher than the Swavesey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moat Way has the 7th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Swavesey and the 95th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Moat Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-03-28 | £401,784 |
| 25 Moat Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-10-27 | £499,862 |
| 77 Moat Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £404,000 | 2022-09-09 | £422,800 |
| 5 Moat Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £517,500 | 2022-04-25 | £565,664 |
| 17 Moat Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-06-17 | £380,426 |
CB24 4TR 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 | 159 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swavesey Primary School Middle Watch , Swavesey CB24 4RN | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fen Drayton Primary School Cootes Lane , Fen Drayton CB24 4SL | 3out of 4 | 2,447 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Over Primary School Long Furlong , Over CB24 5PG | 3out of 4 | 2,686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holywell CofE Primary School Mill Way , Needingworth PE27 4TF | 4out of 4 | 3,793 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School School Lane , Fenstanton PE28 9JR | 2out of 4 | 4,176 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 | 620 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 | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse Inn | 1 Market Street | 414 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swavesey Recreation Green THE GREEN THE GREEN HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Swavesey Village College Sports Centre Gibraltar Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 523 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 177.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.