Duck End is in Girton, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB3 0PZ 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 Duck End, Girton, Cambridge, CB3 0PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB3 0RY, CB3 0QR, CB3 0PG, CB3 0QA, CB3 0JT, CB3 0PE, CB3 0PF, CB3 0JP, CB3 0PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB3 0PZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.7% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48% | 49.3% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.1% | 27.2% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 44.5% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 12.6% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 13% | 9.2% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.6% | 48.6% | -7.0% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 33.3% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 14.1% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 0PZ this area, 9.3% 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 55.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 9.3% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 6.8% | 0.7% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 11.3% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.4% | 55.8% | 1.4% | 33.8% | 22.0% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.9% | 91.3% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 81% 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 | 88.1% | 81% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 5% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 81% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 1.9% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Duck End was 29.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.8% lower than the Bar Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Duck End has the 16th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Bar Hill and the 165th lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow House, 50 Duck End, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2022-10-21 | £1,081,375 |
| Town End Duck End, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,888 | 2021-09-30 | £1,286,945 |
| 16 Duck End, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2021-09-09 | £539,512 |
| 2 Duck End, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £397,500 | 2021-06-23 | £434,477 |
| 8 Duck End, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2021-01-08 | £573,202 |
CB3 0PZ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CB3 0PZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 138 |
| Retired | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 53 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 2,490 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 3,971 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 4,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girton Glebe Primary School Cambridge Road , Girton CB3 0PN | - not rated | 579 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cambridge Primary School Eddington Avenue , CB3 0QZ | 4out of 4 | 2,814 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakington CofE Primary School Water Lane , Oakington CB24 3AL | 1out of 4 | 2,867 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Park Community Primary School Ringfort Road , Orchard Park CB4 2GR | 3out of 4 | 2,913 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Primary School Warwick Road , CB4 3HN | 3out of 4 | 3,005 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impington Village College New Road , Impington CB24 9LX | 3out of 4 | 3,223 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 4,026 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 4,200 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northstowe Secondary College Stirling Road , Northstowe CB24 1DJ | - not rated | 5,312 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 | 4,278 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavendish School Cambridge Road , CB3 0PN | - not rated | 633 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gretton School Manor Farm Road , Girton CB3 0RX | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College School 73 Grange Road , CB3 9AB | - not rated | 3,973 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 4,094 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 4,394 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 George | 71 High Street | 607 yd | |
| Jeabs Thai | 71 High Street | 607 yd | |
| Old Crown | 89 High Street | 719 yd | |
| Girton Golf Club | Girton Golf Club Dodford Lane | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd | 120 Girton Road | 719 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Girton Glebe Primary School CAMBRIDGE ROAD | swimming pool | 552 yd |
| Girton Recreation Ground GIRTON RECREATION GROUND GIRTON RECREATION GROUND CAMBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 674 yd |
| Girton Golf Club DODFORD LANE | golf | 876 yd |
| Girton College | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,089 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 | 176.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.