The Rowans is in Milton, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB24 6YU is located in the Milton & Waterbeach 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 The Rowans, Milton, Cambridge, CB24 6YU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB24 6BE, CB24 6AL, CB24 6YZ, CB24 6YX, CB24 6AW, CB24 6XL, CB24 6XJ, CB24 6ZL, CB24 6AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB24 6YU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.6% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.4% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 6YU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% 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 | 33.5% | 31.3% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.3% | 53.1% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6.2% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.5% | 0.5% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.2%) 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 | 47.6% | 48.2% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 41% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 7.8% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| 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.
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 54%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 13.4% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 6.9% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 8.7% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 11.2% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 54% | 17.3% | 33.8% | 20.2% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.2% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 7.5% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 78.1% | 76.3% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -5.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 73% 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 | 74.3% | 73% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 11.4% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 6% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 9% | -2.5% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.3% | 72.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 18.5% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.9% | 2.7% | -11.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Hindu | 8.7% | 1.7% | 7.0% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Rowans was 305.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 259.4% higher than the Fen Ditton & Fulbourn average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
The Rowans has the 3rd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn and the 7th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 The Rowans, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £432,000 | 2023-06-09 | £435,086 |
| 72 The Rowans, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £572,500 | 2022-07-19 | £572,500 |
| 20 The Rowans, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £515,500 | 2021-03-12 | £565,961 |
| 56 The Rowans, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2020-06-12 | £587,500 |
| 68 The Rowans, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £452,000 | 2018-04-27 | £501,827 |
CB24 6YU 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 | 130 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,527 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 3,678 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 3,987 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 4,229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Church of England Primary School Humphries Way , Milton CB24 6DL | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Community Primary School Nuffield Road , Chesterton CB4 1TF | 3out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Hedges Primary School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Primary School Campkin Road , CB4 2NB | 3out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Green End Road , Chesterton CB4 1RW | 3out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 2,486 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Impington Village College New Road , Impington CB24 9LX | 3out of 4 | 2,894 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 3,748 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 4,759 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 1,592 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Arts and Sciences Sixth Form and Tutorial College 1 High Street , Chesterton CB4 1NQ | - not rated | 3,081 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 3,223 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 3,380 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge Herbert House , 57 Warkworth Terrace CB1 1EE | - not rated | 4,769 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cambridge Vice Chancellor's Office, University Offices , The Old Schools CB2 1TN | - not rated | 5,087 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll Inn | 8A High Street | 497 yd | |
| Samsung Cambridge Solution Centre | St Johns House, St Johns Innovation Park Cowley Road, Milton | 513 yd | |
| The Phoenix Trust (Milton) Ltd | Milton Country Park Cambridge Road, Milton | 593 yd | |
| Grounds Cafe | Milton Country Park Cambridge Road, Milton | 593 yd | |
| Napp Pharmaceuticals (Staff Rest.) | 196, Milton | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse Inn | 20 - 22 High Street | 588 yd | |
| Lion and Lamb | 19 High Street | 654 yd | |
| Waggon and Horses | 39 High Street | 817 yd | |
| The Brewers Inn | 5 Fen Road | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go | Tesco Stores Ltd Cambridge Road, Milton | 145 yd | |
| Jaws Fish Bar | 61 Cambridge Road, Milton | 216 yd | |
| Unicorn House | 59 Cambridge Road, Milton | 223 yd | |
| Milton Spice | 6B High Street | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco (Main Shop) | Tesco Stores Ltd Cambridge Road, Milton | 145 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Sycamores Recreation Ground SYCAMORES RECREATION GROUND SYCAMORES RECREATION GROUND THE SYCAMORES | grass pitches | 220 yd |
| Milton Recreation Ground COLES ROAD | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Milton C Of E Primary School HUMPHRIES WAY | grass pitches | 650 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 2.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 4.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 4.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 4.0% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 195.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.