Bell Road, Bottisham, Cambridge, CB25 9DF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB25 9DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.9%	51.7%	0.8%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	49.1%	48.3%	-0.8%	49.0%	-0.7%

Partnership Status

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 CB25 9DF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% 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	29.7%	31.3%	1.6%	37.9%	-6.6%
Married: Opposite sex	52.4%	56%	3.6%	44.2%	11.8%
Separated	2.6%	1.7%	-0.9%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	7.8%	7.4%	-0.4%	9.1%	-1.7%
Widowed	7.4%	3.7%	-3.7%	6.1%	-2.4%

Health

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 (85.7%) 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	54.7%	60.6%	5.9%	48.4%	12.2%
Good health	32.7%	25.1%	-7.6%	33.6%	-8.5%
Fair health	8.8%	11.3%	2.5%	12.7%	-1.4%
Bad health	2.8%	2.8%	0.0%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.2%	-0.7%	1.2%	-1.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 47.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.8%	10.5%	-3.3%	18.2%	-7.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.2%	7.7%	-0.5%	9.6%	-1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	11.6%	-2.9%	13.4%	-1.8%
Apprenticeship	3%	6%	3.0%	5.3%	0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	15.6%	5.2%	16.9%	-1.3%
Degree or Similar	43.9%	47.4%	3.5%	33.8%	13.6%
Other	6.3%	1.1%	-5.2%	2.8%	-1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.1%	0.7%
Chinese	2.5%	1.1%	-1.4%	0.7%	0.4%
Indian	0.3%	4.4%	4.1%	3.1%	1.3%
Pakistani	0%	0.2%	0.2%	2.7%	-2.5%
Other Asian	2.2%	2.4%	0.2%	1.6%	0.8%
Black African	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	2.5%	-2.1%
Other Black	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0.2%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
White	91.8%	84.7%	-7.1%	81.4%	3.3%
Roma	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Arab	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Other	1.3%	0.2%	-1.1%	1.6%	-1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.4% 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	87.7%	83.4%	-4.3%	83.2%	0.2%
European Union	3.1%	7.4%	4.3%	6.1%	1.3%
Rest of Europe	0.9%	0.2%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.6%
Africa	1.6%	1.1%	-0.5%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	5.3%	7.8%	2.5%	5.6%	2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.4%	83.3%	-4.1%	83.2%	0.1%
10+ Years	1.9%	9.1%	7.2%	9.8%	-0.7%
5-10 Years	2.5%	5.4%	2.9%	2.9%	2.5%
2-5 Years	3.5%	0.4%	-3.1%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	1.7%	-3.0%	1.9%	-0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.2%	76.7%	3.5%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
France	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Spain	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	2.6%	1.5%	1.1%
Eastern Asia	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
South-East Asia	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
No passport held	10.2%	13.5%	-3.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.8%	37.2%	7.6%
Christian	41.5%	46.2%	-4.7%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Hindu	3%	1.7%	1.3%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	2.6%	6.5%	-3.9%
Sikh	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is Bell Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bell Road was 25.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.2% lower than the Bottisham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bell Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Bottisham and the 60th lowest crime rate of 244 local areas in East Cambridgeshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£55,600

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in CB25 9DF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bell Road are based on 52 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for East Cambridgeshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bell Road, Bottisham, Cambridge, CB25 9DF

Estimated Average Property Prices for CB25 9DF

Average Price
£559,719

Semi-Detached
£515,530

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£646,458

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£617,020

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bell Road

Average Price
£485,237

Semi-Detached
£494,966

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£670,285

Flats/Maisonettes
£280,865

Other
£629,736

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bell Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Bell Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£490,000	2024-05-13	£539,436
67 Bell Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£495,000	2023-12-21	£550,935
63 Bell Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2023-03-08	£389,940
65 Bell Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£455,000	2021-12-10	£548,662
40 Bell Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£554,500	2021-03-01	£683,453

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CB25 9DF

Employment

CB25 9DF 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	124
Retired	72
Part-Time Employee	51
Self-Employed	35
Looking after home or family	22
Student (economically inactive)	17
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Other	7
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	30
Education	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Manufacturing	18
Accommodation and food service activities	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Information and communication	11
Construction	10
Other	9
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Transport and storage	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bottisham Community Primary School Beechwood Avenue , Bottisham CB25 9BE	3out of 4	769 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School 84 High Street , Swaffham Bulbeck CB25 0LX	4out of 4	2,459 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Great Wilbraham CofE Primary School Church Street , Great Wilbraham CB21 5JQ	3out of 4	3,148 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School Station Road , Swaffham Prior CB25 0LG	1out of 4	4,733 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bottisham Village College Lode Road , Bottisham CB25 9DL	4out of 4	314 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Landmark International School 9 Church Lane , Fulbourn CB21 5EP	- not rated	5,252 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Classic Spice	4 High Street, Bottisham		219 yd
Red2Green Community Cafe And Garden	Bottisham Village College, Lode Road		369 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Bell	16 High Street, Bottisham		204 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Elite Fish Bar	6 High Street, Bottisham		204 yd
Jasmine	2 High Street, Bottisham		219 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bottisham Village Sports Centre BOTTISHAM VILLAGE COLLEGE BOTTISHAM VILLAGE COLLEGE LODE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	476 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	41.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	43.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	69.74 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	69.74 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	19.56 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.