Windmill Lane is in Histon, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB24 9JF is located in the Histon & Impington 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 Windmill Lane, Histon, Cambridge, CB24 9JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB24 9JE, CB24 9JG, CB24 9HX, CB24 9HQ, CB24 9HE, CB24 9JQ, CB24 9EH, CB24 9JD, CB24 9HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB24 9JF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 56.1% | 55.1% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 43.9% | 44.9% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 | 25.1% | 24.4% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 50.3% | 2.7% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 21.5% | 18.7% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 12.6% |
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 | 45.2% | 47.2% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 31.5% | 4.8% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 17.1% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 2.8% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 19.9% | 14.8% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 12.7% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 16.9% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.3% | 40.2% | -0.1% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.4% | 98.1% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.2% 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 | 93.7% | 85.2% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 6.5% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 85.2% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Lane was 139.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.8% higher than the Histon & Impington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Windmill Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Histon & Impington and the 38th highest crime rate of 499 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Windmill Grange Windmill Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-08-22 | £135,549 |
| 16 Windmill Grange Windmill Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2025-03-28 | £122,265 |
| 58 Windmill Grange Windmill Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-12-18 | £201,777 |
| 74 Windmill Grange Windmill Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-10-29 | £155,449 |
| 46 Windmill Grange Windmill Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-07-19 | £166,532 |
CB24 9JF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CB24 9JF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 3,162 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 3,691 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histon and Impington Brook Primary School The Green , Histon CB24 9JA | - not rated | 239 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon and Impington Junior School The Green , Histon CB24 9JA | - not rated | 239 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon and Impington Park Primary School Glebe Way , Histon CB24 9AQ | 4out of 4 | 647 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon and Impington Infant School New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | - not rated | 738 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Girton Glebe Primary School Cambridge Road , Girton CB3 0PN | - not rated | 2,436 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impington Village College New Road , Impington CB24 9LX | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impington Village College New Road , Impington CB4 9LX | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottenham Village College High Street , Cottenham CB24 8UA | 3out of 4 | 3,794 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottenham Village College High Street , Cottenham CB24 8UA | - not rated | 3,794 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor - A Foundation School Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | - not rated | 3,855 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 3,135 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridgeshire College of Agriculture and Horticulture Landbeach Road , Milton CB4 6DB | - not rated | 4,447 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northstowe Learning Community Stirling Road , Northstowe CB24 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 4,291 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavendish School Park Drive , CB24 9LY | 4out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Tree School Nursery House , Manor Farm CB24 9NG | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Gretton School Manor Farm Road , Girton CB3 0RX | - not rated | 1,818 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Littleton House School Girton , CB3 0QL | - not rated | 2,160 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lady Adrian Special School Oakington Road , Girton CB3 0QL | - not rated | 2,160 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stir | 10 School Hill | 84 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Ocean | Unit 4 School Hill | 83 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 27 High Street | 140 yd | |
| The Boot | 1 High Street | 262 yd | |
| Tawa Lounge | 20 The Green | 345 yd | |
| Rose and Crown | 2 Glebe Way, Impington | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Histon Village Fryer | 6 Station Road | 371 yd | |
| Pizza Town | 44 Station Road | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd | 1 Station Road | 269 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Histon And Impington Junior School THE GREEN | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| Impington Sports Centre IMPINGTON VILLAGE COLLEGE IMPINGTON VILLAGE COLLEGE NEW ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,076 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 | 30.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 12.2% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 295.56 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 295.56 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 42.7 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.