Thornton Close is in Girton, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB3 0NF is located in the Girton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thornton Close, Girton, Cambridge, CB3 0NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB3 0NG, CB3 0NJ, CB3 0NL, CB3 0NH, CB3 0NQ, CB3 0ND, CB3 0NR, CB3 0NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB3 0NF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.1% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50% | 48.9% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CB3 0NF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64% 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 | 22.4% | 24.6% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69% | 64% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 19.8% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 58.6% | 62% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 13.6% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 28.4% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 7.8% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 0NF this area, 3.7% 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 69.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 4.6% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.2% | 69.8% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 36.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 93.8% | 86.3% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 76.7% 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 | 84.9% | 76.7% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 7.1% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.3% | 76.7% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 11.1% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 4.1% | -7.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornton Close was 51.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.7% lower than the Bar Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Thornton Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Bar Hill and the 212th highest crime rate of 499 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Thornton Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2026-04-17 | £830,000 |
| 43 Thornton Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2025-03-24 | £1,195,233 |
| 33 Thornton Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £853,000 | 2023-07-17 | £867,707 |
| 51 Thornton Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2023-03-06 | £736,778 |
| 25 Thornton Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2021-06-28 | £794,181 |
CB3 0NF 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 37 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,465 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 4,051 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 5,466 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 | 1,198 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cambridge Primary School Eddington Avenue , CB3 0QZ | 4out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Girton Glebe Primary School Cambridge Road , Girton CB3 0PN | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Girton Glebe Primary School Cambridge Road , Girton CB3 0PN | 3out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Park Community Primary School Ringfort Road , Orchard Park CB4 2GR | 3out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 2,220 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 2,220 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor - A Foundation School Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | - not rated | 2,623 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 2,623 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Impington Village College New Road , Impington CB4 9LX | - not rated | 2,844 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,071 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Maths School 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 4,762 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littleton House School Girton , CB3 0QL | - not rated | 2,158 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lady Adrian Special School Oakington Road , Girton CB3 0QL | - not rated | 2,158 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College School 73 Grange Road , CB3 9AB | - not rated | 2,266 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 2out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gretton School Manor Farm Road , Girton CB3 0RX | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traveller Rest | Travellers Rest Huntingdon Road | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd | 120 Girton Road | 981 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eddington Playing Field EDDINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Girton College | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 869 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 138.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.