The Crescent is in Impington, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB24 9NY 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 The Crescent, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB24 9PE, CB24 9NU, CB24 9PL, CB24 9PD, CB24 9AJ, CB24 9PF, CB24 9NW, CB24 9ZT, CB24 9PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB24 9NY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 9NY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.4% 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 | 28.3% | 23.1% | -5.2% | 37.9% | -14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.7% | 69.4% | 5.7% | 44.2% | 25.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 61% | 59.2% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 29.6% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 9.9% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
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.
In the area around CB24 9NY this area, 6.9% 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 63.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 6.9% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 5.4% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 8.3% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 9.4% | -3.7% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.2% | 63.8% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 30.0% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.2% | 96.2% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 93.5% | 85.7% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 6.9% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 86.2% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Crescent was 24.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.9% lower than the Histon & Impington average. The most reported crime type was Bicycle theft.
The Crescent has the 9th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Histon & Impington and the 147th lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 The Crescent, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2023-11-10 | £1,082,453 |
| 5 The Crescent, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,410,050 | 2021-09-30 | £1,511,096 |
| 20 The Crescent, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2014-05-09 | £585,890 |
| 1 The Crescent, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2010-10-22 | £1,031,564 |
| 5 The Crescent, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £652,500 | 2008-09-19 | £1,141,875 |
CB24 9NY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CB24 9NY 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 35 |
| Information and communication | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 867 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,952 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,296 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 4,699 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Park Community Primary School Ringfort Road , Orchard Park CB4 2GR | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon and Impington Brook Primary School The Green , Histon CB24 9JA | 4out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Laurence Catholic Primary School Arbury Road , CB4 2JX | 3out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Girton Glebe Primary School Cambridge Road , Girton CB3 0PN | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Hedges Primary School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,952 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 2,477 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 2,978 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 4,662 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottenham Village College High Street , Cottenham CB24 8UA | 3out of 4 | 5,272 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 | 2,134 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavendish School Cambridge Road , CB3 0PN | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gretton School Manor Farm Road , Girton CB3 0RX | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 2,836 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 3,035 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Arts and Sciences Sixth Form and Tutorial College 1 High Street , Chesterton CB4 1NQ | - not rated | 3,505 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station House | Cafe, 118 Station Road | 295 yd | |
| Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital | 30 New Road | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Vue | 163 Station Road | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | Unit 7, Orchard House Unwin Square | 909 yd | |
| Pizza Town | 44 Station Road | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 4, Orchard House Unwin Square | 909 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glassworld Stadium BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Histon And Impington Recreation Ground CAMBRIDGE LEA HOSPITAL CAMBRIDGE LEA HOSPITAL NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 591 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Cambridge) LAKEVIEW LAKEVIEW BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 615 yd |
| Orchard Park CRANESBILL CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 839 yd |
| Impington Sports Centre IMPINGTON VILLAGE COLLEGE IMPINGTON VILLAGE COLLEGE NEW ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 982 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.