Watermans Road is in Waterbeach, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB25 9RP is located in the Milton & Waterbeach electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South East Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2018-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Watermans Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB25 9LX, CB25 9RF, CB25 9RE, CB25 9LJ, CB25 9LU, CB25 9RD, CB25 9LZ, CB25 9GJ, CB25 9PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB25 9RP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 50.2% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.7% | 49.8% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 9RP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% 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 | 18.9% | 46.6% | 27.7% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 74.7% | 44.8% | -29.9% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4% | 0.6% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 1.3% | 6.1% | 4.8% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (92.7%) 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 | 69.8% | 56.5% | -13.3% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 36.2% | 10.5% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 4.1% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 CB25 9RP this area, 9.2% 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 53.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.7% | 9.2% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 4.3% | -12.5% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 9.8% | -8.7% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.9% | 19.6% | -5.3% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 53.4% | 28.1% | 33.8% | 19.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0.6% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 3.1% | 7.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 83.3% | 74.4% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -7.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 79% 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 | 80.2% | 79% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 8.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 9.8% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.2% | 79% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 6.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.6% | 37.2% | 17.4% |
| Christian | 32.4% | 46.2% | -13.8% |
| Hindu | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watermans Road was 19.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.5% lower than the Milton & Waterbeach average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Watermans Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Milton & Waterbeach and the 101st lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Watermans Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2025-03-28 | £643,884 |
| 19 Watermans Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-11-08 | £385,791 |
| 43 Watermans Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2024-01-26 | £352,054 |
| 17 Watermans Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-07-11 | £382,302 |
| 15 Watermans Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2022-12-16 | £395,545 |
CB25 9RP 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 | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 101 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbeach Community Primary School High Street , Waterbeach CB25 9JU | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Church of England Primary School Humphries Way , Milton CB24 6DL | 3out of 4 | 4,403 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 | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse | 12 Green Side | 906 yd | |
| The Sun | 7 Chapel Street, Waterbeach | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beach Fryer | 1 Denny End Road | 687 yd | |
| Chung Hwa | 6 Green Side | 942 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 360 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.