Sherlock Road is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB3 0HR 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 Sherlock Road, Cambridge, CB3 0HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB3 0HW, CB3 0JB, CB3 0HU, CB3 0HP, CB3 0DH, CB3 0HZ, CB3 0HY, CB3 0LB, CB3 0HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB3 0HR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.3% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.7% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 CB3 0HR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.8% 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 | 33.7% | 25.4% | -8.3% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 66.8% | 11.0% | 44.2% | 22.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (90.9%) 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 | 63.9% | 55.9% | -8.0% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 22.9% | 35% | 12.1% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 7.3% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 0HR this area, 4.3% 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 73.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.8% | 4.3% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 3% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 11.1% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.9% | 73.1% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 39.3% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.7% 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% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 89.8% | 78.7% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -2.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 71.7% 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 | 75% | 71.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 8.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 11.9% | 9.5% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 3.8% | -2.2% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.4% | 71.4% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 16% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.8% | 5.6% | -9.2% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 32.8% | 46.2% | -13.4% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Jewish | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sherlock Road was 6.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.5% lower than the Arbury average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Sherlock Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Arbury and the 9th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sherlock Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £805,150 | 2024-08-23 | £841,748 |
| 24 Sherlock Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2024-03-04 | £962,984 |
| 2 Sherlock Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,620,000 | 2024-01-05 | £1,730,868 |
| 22 Sherlock Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £785,100 | 2023-01-11 | £821,215 |
| 1A Sherlock Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2022-03-18 | £753,921 |
CB3 0HR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CB3 0HR 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 51 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 40 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 3,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 3,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 4,796 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Primary School Warwick Road , CB4 3HN | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cambridge Primary School Eddington Avenue , CB3 0QZ | 4out of 4 | 718 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Frenchs Road , CB4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbury Primary School Carlton Way , CB4 2DE | 3out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Street CofE Primary School Lower Park Street , CB5 8AR | 3out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,530 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 2,339 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 2,841 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impington Village College New Road , Impington CB24 9LX | 3out of 4 | 3,558 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | - not rated | 5,056 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 | 3,109 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,712 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 | 1,341 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College School West Road , CB3 9DN | - not rated | 2,059 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 2,073 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cambridge Vice Chancellor's Office, University Offices , The Old Schools CB2 1TN | - not rated | 2,179 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzwilliam College | Fitzwilliam College Storeys Way | 666 yd | |
| Coffee Tree Cambridge | 184A Histon Road | 726 yd | |
| Richard Newcombe Court | Richard Newcombe Court Rackham Close | 753 yd | |
| Tandoori palace | 68 Histon Road | 798 yd | |
| Churchill College | Churchill College Storeys Way | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traveller Rest | Travellers Rest Huntingdon Road | 694 yd | |
| The Grapes | The Grapes, 19 Histon Road | 867 yd | |
| The Carpenters Arms | The Carpenters Arms, 182 - 186 Victoria Road | 1,035 yd | |
| Sir Isaac Newton | Sir Isaac Newton, 84 Castle Street | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Wok Ltd | 191 Histon Road | 707 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 113 Histon Road | 724 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 175 Victoria Road | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 1, 157 Histon Road | 647 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 2, 157 Histon Road | 647 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 175 Histon Road | 698 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 27 Eddington Avenue | 1,087 yd | |
| Argos Ltd | 27 Eddington Avenue | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitzwilliam College Sports Ground OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 327 yd |
| Trinity Hall Sports Ground Wychfield Site Wychfield Site Storeys Way | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| Fitzwilliam College Storeys Way | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 698 yd |
| Churchill College | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 829 yd |
| Eddington Playing Field EDDINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Cambridge Squash Club (Closed) Histon Road | squash courts | 965 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 | 204.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.