The Lawns is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB3 0RU is located in the Newnham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Lawns, Cambridge, CB3 0RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB3 0RS, CB3 0EW, CB3 0EL, CB3 0EN, CB3 0EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB3 0RU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents 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 | 50.2% | 47.9% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 52.1% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 0RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% 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 | 23.3% | 33.7% | 10.4% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.3% | 59.2% | -8.1% | 44.2% | 15.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 55.6% | 62.7% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 14.3% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 28.4% | -9.1% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 6.8% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 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 0RU 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 75.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 13.8% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 78% | 75.1% | -2.9% | 33.8% | 41.3% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 86.5% | 80.8% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 72.1% 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 | 76.4% | 72.1% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 10.9% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 7.1% | -2.4% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.3% | 72.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 16.8% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 2.4% | -8.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Lawns was 128.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.7% lower than the Market average. The most reported crime type was Bicycle theft.
The Lawns has the 19th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Market and the 94th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.7%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 The Lawns, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2023-03-07 | £1,335,194 |
| 2 The Lawns, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £1,255,000 | 2021-12-20 | £1,320,630 |
| 8 The Lawns, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2011-12-21 | £1,359,724 |
| 6 The Lawns, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2009-09-18 | £1,478,080 |
| 9 The Lawns, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2009-03-06 | £1,637,953 |
CB3 0RU 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 0RU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 75 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 53 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 42 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 3,253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 3,346 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 3,794 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 4,622 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 5,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cambridge Primary School Eddington Avenue , CB3 0QZ | 4out of 4 | 727 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Frenchs Road , CB4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Primary School Warwick Road , CB4 3HN | 3out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Street CofE Primary School Lower Park Street , CB5 8AR | 3out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newnham Croft Primary School Chedworth Street , CB3 9JF | 3out of 4 | 2,312 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 | 2,157 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 2,681 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 3,315 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | - not rated | 4,150 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 4,814 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,129 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 4,259 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 4,826 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 | 898 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College School West Road , CB3 9DN | - not rated | 1,258 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 | 1,804 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 2,503 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leys School Trumpington Road , CB2 7AD | - not rated | 2,637 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Lawn Tennis Club | Cambridge Tennis Club Wilberforce Road | 342 yd | |
| Department Tea Room | Institute Of Astronomy Madingley Road | 460 yd | |
| IFM Servery, University of Cambridge | Institute Of Manufacturing, 17 Charles Babbage Road | 595 yd | |
| Cantab Catering @ Cambridge University Athletics Track Pavilion | 18 Adams Road | 605 yd | |
| Churchill College | Churchill College Storeys Way | 680 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel College Sports Ground Wilberforce Road | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Wilberforce Road Sports Ground CLERK MAXWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks | 381 yd |
| Churchill College | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 685 yd |
| University Of Cambridge Sports Centre (West Site) SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE PHILIPPA FAWCETT DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 760 yd |
| Trinity College Old Fields TRINITY OLD FIELD TRINITY OLD FIELD GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 769 yd |
| St. Johns College GRANGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Fitzwilliam College Storeys Way | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 876 yd |
| Trinity Hall Sports Ground Wychfield Site Wychfield Site Storeys Way | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Trinity College Playing Field TRINITY COLLEGE HOCKEY FIELD TRINITY COLLEGE HOCKEY FIELD CRANMER ROAD | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Cambridge University Rugby Union Football Club UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL GROUND UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL GROUND GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,041 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.