Whitmore Way is in Waterbeach, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB25 9HS 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 Whitmore Way, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB25 9HL, CB25 9HT, CB25 9PX, CB25 9NS, CB25 9PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB25 9HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 50.5% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 46.2% | 49.5% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CB25 9HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.1% | 43.2% | 16.1% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 38.7% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 7.9% | -5.7% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 5.3% | -5.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 51% | 57.2% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 28.3% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 15% | 11.9% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 24.8% | 12.1% | -12.7% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 4.5% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 9.8% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 13.2% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 54% | 20.3% | 33.8% | 20.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 93.9% | 93.1% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 81% 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 | 92% | 81% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 12.5% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 81.8% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 9.4% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 5.7% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 37.2% | 11.9% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitmore Way was 146.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.4% higher than the Milton & Waterbeach average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitmore Way has the 3rd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Milton & Waterbeach and the 31st highest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.3%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Whitmore Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2023-06-01 | £236,164 |
| 21 Whitmore Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-08-06 | £283,876 |
| 35 Whitmore Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-04-24 | £331,683 |
| 6 Whitmore Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2020-09-18 | £237,759 |
| 11 Whitmore Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2019-12-13 | £248,258 |
CB25 9HS 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbeach Community Primary School High Street , Waterbeach CB25 9JU | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Church of England Primary School Humphries Way , Milton CB24 6DL | 3out of 4 | 3,403 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fen Ditton Primary School Horningsea Road , Fen Ditton CB5 8SZ | 3out of 4 | 5,136 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacie | Shop, 6 Chapel Street, Waterbeach | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sun | 7 Chapel Street, Waterbeach | 520 yd | |
| The White Horse | 12 Green Side | 548 yd | |
| Bridge Hotel | Bridge Hotel Clayhithe Road | 579 yd | |
| Beach Social Club | 33 Cambridge Road | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chung Hwa | 6 Green Side | 500 yd | |
| The Beach Fryer | 1 Denny End Road | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterbeach Recreation Ground Cambridge Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 466 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 | 142.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.