Asplins Close is in Over, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB24 5QA is located in the Over & Willingham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South East Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2006-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Asplins Close, Over, Cambridge, CB24 5QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB24 5QB, CB24 5QD, CB24 5PA, CB24 5NQ, CB24 5NA, CB24 5SB, CB24 5LZ, CB24 5PB, CB24 5LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB24 5QA has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 48.1% | 49% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 51.9% | 51% | -0.9% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of CB24 5QA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.6% | 30% | -3.6% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 57.4% | 4.0% | 44.2% | 13.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 54.1% | 50.7% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 37.1% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 10.1% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 9.6% | 10% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 10.7% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 14.1% | -6.4% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.2% | 18.9% | 0.7% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 37.8% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.1% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 95.1% | 92.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 92% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.3% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.3% | 37.2% | 19.1% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Asplins Close was 23.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.0% lower than the Over & Willingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Asplins Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Over & Willingham and the 128th lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Asplins Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2023-03-24 | £190,389 |
| 4 Asplins Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-02-23 | £192,370 |
| 13 Asplins Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2021-06-15 | £230,871 |
| 8 Asplins Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2019-02-15 | £189,794 |
| 3 Asplins Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2016-01-05 | £270,050 |
CB24 5QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 122 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over Primary School Long Furlong , Over CB24 5PG | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swavesey Primary School Middle Watch , Swavesey CB24 4RN | 3out of 4 | 2,427 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willingham Primary School Thodays Close , Willingham CB24 5LE | 3out of 4 | 3,441 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holywell CofE Primary School Mill Way , Needingworth PE27 4TF | 4out of 4 | 3,750 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fen Drayton Primary School Cootes Lane , Fen Drayton CB24 4SL | 3out of 4 | 4,531 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 | 2,708 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over Community Centre | 16 The Doles | 241 yd | |
| Over Youth Cafe | St Marys Church Hall Church End | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Admiral Vernon | 31 High Street | 365 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Over Community Centre THE DOLES | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 244 yd |
| The Green THE GREEN THE GREEN LONG FURLONG | grass pitches | 336 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.