Haymarket Road is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB3 0BQ 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 Haymarket Road, Cambridge, CB3 0BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB3 0BJ, CB3 0BH, CB3 0AE, CB3 0AL, CB3 0UB, CB3 0BE, CB3 0BD, CB3 0BY, CB3 0BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB3 0BQ 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 0BQ, 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 0BQ 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 Haymarket Road was 30.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.5% lower than the Arbury average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Haymarket Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Haymarket Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £865,951 | 2016-01-04 | £1,045,621 |
| 1 Haymarket Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £700,010 | 2015-02-12 | £950,906 |
| 7 Haymarket Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2011-06-17 | £772,832 |
| 1 Haymarket Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2001-10-09 | £1,075,079 |
| 1 Haymarket Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2001-04-11 | £957,734 |
CB3 0BQ 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 0BQ 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 | 2,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,913 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 3,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 4,376 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 | 757 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Frenchs Road , CB4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Primary School Warwick Road , CB4 3HN | 3out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cambridge Primary School Eddington Avenue , CB3 0QZ | 4out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 1,568 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 | 1,031 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 2,291 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,862 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | - not rated | 3,864 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 | 3,360 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 3,447 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 4,363 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 | 400 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 | 915 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College School West Road , CB3 9DN | - not rated | 996 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 1,614 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 | 134 yd | |
| Namaste Village | 45 - 47 Castle Street | 139 yd | |
| Maharajah Restaurant | 9-13 Castle Street | 164 yd | |
| The Garden Kitchen at Kettles Yard | 6 - 8 Castle Street | 193 yd | |
| Pakka | 71 Castle Street | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Punter | The Punter, 3 Pound Hill | 144 yd | |
| The Castle Inn | Castle Inn, 36 - 38 Castle Street | 160 yd | |
| Sir Isaac Newton | Sir Isaac Newton, 84 Castle Street | 272 yd | |
| The Grapes | The Grapes, 19 Histon Road | 461 yd | |
| Baron Of Beef | Baron Of Beef, 19 Bridge Street | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kiosk on the Green | Jesus Green Chesterton Lane | 333 yd | |
| Chinese Canteen | 30 Bridge Street | 448 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 175 Victoria Road | 552 yd | |
| Crepeaffaire | 66 Bridge Street | 627 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 113 Histon Road | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 44 - 46 Sidney Street | 773 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 6 - 11 Market Hill | 914 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 4 - 5 Petty Cury | 977 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, 157 Histon Road | 998 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 2, 157 Histon Road | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Johns College GRANGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 397 yd |
| The Glassworks Health Club THOMPSONS LANE | health and fitness suite | 487 yd |
| Fitzwilliam College Storeys Way | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 638 yd |
| Nci Sports And Social Club HOLLAND STREET | 650 yd | |
| Churchill College | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 676 yd |
| Jesus Green Victoria Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 690 yd |
| Trinity College Old Fields TRINITY OLD FIELD TRINITY OLD FIELD GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 741 yd |
| Jesus College | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 822 yd |
| Trinity Hall Sports Ground Wychfield Site Wychfield Site Storeys Way | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| Jesus Green Lido JESUS GREEN JESUS GREEN VICTORIA AVENUE | swimming pool | 872 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 54.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.