Pound Hill is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB3 0AE is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pound Hill, Cambridge, CB3 0AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB3 0BE, CB3 0AL, CB3 0BD, CB3 0BH, CB3 0BQ, CB3 0BG, CB3 0BJ, CB3 0BB, CB3 0BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB3 0AE is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.2% | 45.9% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 56.8% | 54.1% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 CB3 0AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 97% 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 | 94.5% | 97% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 59.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -41.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.1% |
| Divorced | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -8.8% |
| Widowed | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
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 (94%) 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 | 70.7% | 63.2% | -7.5% | 48.4% | 14.8% |
| Good health | 26% | 30.8% | 4.8% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -1.1% |
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 CB3 0AE this area, 0.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -17.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.3% | 0.4% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -13.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 64.5% | 68.7% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 51.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 28.7% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.5% 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% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 9.1% | 8.9% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 76.1% | 69.5% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -11.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 63.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 63.2% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 13.7% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.4% | 13.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.9% | 63.2% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| 10+ Years | 12.4% | 6.8% | -5.6% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 3.7% | -6.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 7.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 18.9% | 12.3% | 1.9% | 17.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Turkey | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central Asia | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 0.7% | 13.5% | -12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 20.2% | 46.2% | -26.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 21.7% | 6.0% | 15.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pound Hill was 30.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.5% lower than the Arbury average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Pound Hill has the 21st lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Arbury and the 78th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% 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 Pound Hill, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £510,800 | 2018-06-12 | £549,481 |
| 4 Pound Hill, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2003-11-07 | £966,133 |
| School House Pound Hill, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 1999-12-14 | £849,312 |
CB3 0AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 student residents living in CB3 0AE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 3237 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 315 |
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 168 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 49 |
| Other | 23 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,121 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,872 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 3,790 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 4,374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Street CofE Primary School Lower Park Street , CB5 8AR | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Frenchs Road , CB4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 822 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Primary School Warwick Road , CB4 3HN | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cambridge Primary School Eddington Avenue , CB3 0QZ | 4out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 976 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 2,240 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,811 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | - not rated | 3,858 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,317 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 3,416 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 4,344 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's College School 73 Grange Road , CB3 9AB | - not rated | 461 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cambridge Vice Chancellor's Office, University Offices , The Old Schools CB2 1TN | - not rated | 887 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College School West Road , CB3 9DN | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Architect | Architect, 43 Castle Street | 89 yd | |
| Maharajah Restaurant | 9-13 Castle Street | 95 yd | |
| Namaste Village | 45 - 47 Castle Street | 99 yd | |
| The Garden Kitchen at Kettles Yard | 6 - 8 Castle Street | 131 yd | |
| Pakka | 71 Castle Street | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle Inn | Castle Inn, 36 - 38 Castle Street | 102 yd | |
| The Punter | The Punter, 3 Pound Hill | 106 yd | |
| Sir Isaac Newton | Sir Isaac Newton, 84 Castle Street | 265 yd | |
| The Grapes | The Grapes, 19 Histon Road | 471 yd | |
| Baron Of Beef | Baron Of Beef, 19 Bridge Street | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kiosk on the Green | Jesus Green Chesterton Lane | 266 yd | |
| Chinese Canteen | 30 Bridge Street | 392 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 175 Victoria Road | 525 yd | |
| Crepeaffaire | 66 Bridge Street | 579 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 113 Histon Road | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 44 - 46 Sidney Street | 726 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 6 - 11 Market Hill | 876 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 4 - 5 Petty Cury | 942 yd | |
| Oseyo | 16 Petty Cury | 965 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 3 Milton Road | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Glassworks Health Club THOMPSONS LANE | health and fitness suite | 426 yd |
| St. Johns College GRANGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Nci Sports And Social Club HOLLAND STREET | 593 yd | |
| Jesus Green Victoria Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 621 yd |
| Fitzwilliam College Storeys Way | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 691 yd |
| Churchill College | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 739 yd |
| Jesus College | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 755 yd |
| Trinity College Old Fields TRINITY OLD FIELD TRINITY OLD FIELD GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 796 yd |
| Jesus Green Lido JESUS GREEN JESUS GREEN VICTORIA AVENUE | swimming pool | 804 yd |
| Trinity Hall Sports Ground Wychfield Site Wychfield Site Storeys Way | grass pitches | 877 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 | 78.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.