Madingley Road is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB3 0UB is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 2017-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB3 0BJ, CB3 0BQ, CB3 0BH, CB3 0AL, CB3 0AE, CB3 0BG, CB3 0BE, CB3 0BY, CB3 0BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB3 0UB is primarily male, with 54.8% 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 | 46.6% | 45.2% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -5.8% |
| Male | 53.4% | 54.8% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
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 0UB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 82.6% 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 | 66.3% | 82.6% | 16.3% | 37.9% | 44.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.3% | 5.8% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -38.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 7.9% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 2.9% | -7.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.5% | 56% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 28.2% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 10.9% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| 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 0UB this area, 5.4% 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 62.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 5.4% | -9.2% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 2.5% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.8% | 4.3% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 19.5% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.1% | 62.3% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 28.5% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.9% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.3% 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 | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 10.3% | 10.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 7.1% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 72.6% | 68.3% | -4.3% | 81.4% | -13.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, just 44.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.4% | 44.6% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -38.6% |
| European Union | 14.7% | 20.3% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 14.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.2% | 19.7% | -3.5% | 5.6% | 14.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 9.5% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 6.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.7% | 44.6% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -38.6% |
| 10+ Years | 26.6% | 6.7% | -19.9% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.7% | 5.5% | -9.2% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 15% | 11.1% | 2.2% | 12.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 28.2% | 23.2% | 1.9% | 26.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.5% | 76.7% | -33.2% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 8.1% | 1.5% | 6.6% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| South-East Asia | 7.1% | 0.2% | 6.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.9% | 0.3% | 6.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 33.7% | 46.2% | -12.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Madingley Road was 66.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.0% lower than the Arbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Madingley Road has the 56th lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Arbury and the 188th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woolf Institute Madingley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £1,345,000 | 2017-10-09 | £1,427,600 |
| The Woolf Institute Madingley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2015-12-14 | £1,210,934 |
CB3 0UB 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CB3 0UB 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) | 286 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 59 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 31 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 3,906 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 4,436 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 | 796 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Frenchs Road , CB4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 931 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Primary School Warwick Road , CB4 3HN | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cambridge Primary School Eddington Avenue , CB3 0QZ | 4out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 1,649 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 | 1,115 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 2,375 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | - not rated | 3,815 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,869 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 | 3,426 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 3,444 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 4,326 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 | 318 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 | 894 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College School West Road , CB3 9DN | - not rated | 922 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 1,695 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 | 218 yd | |
| Namaste Village | 45 - 47 Castle Street | 223 yd | |
| Maharajah Restaurant | 9-13 Castle Street | 230 yd | |
| The Garden Kitchen at Kettles Yard | 6 - 8 Castle Street | 241 yd | |
| Pakka | 71 Castle Street | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Punter | The Punter, 3 Pound Hill | 170 yd | |
| The Castle Inn | Castle Inn, 36 - 38 Castle Street | 242 yd | |
| Sir Isaac Newton | Sir Isaac Newton, 84 Castle Street | 345 yd | |
| The Grapes | The Grapes, 19 Histon Road | 518 yd | |
| Baron Of Beef | Baron Of Beef, 19 Bridge Street | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kiosk on the Green | Jesus Green Chesterton Lane | 408 yd | |
| Chinese Canteen | 30 Bridge Street | 476 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 175 Victoria Road | 631 yd | |
| Crepeaffaire | 66 Bridge Street | 640 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 113 Histon Road | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 44 - 46 Sidney Street | 780 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 6 - 11 Market Hill | 906 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 4 - 5 Petty Cury | 966 yd | |
| Oseyo | 16 Petty Cury | 1,000 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, 157 Histon Road | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Johns College GRANGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 327 yd |
| The Glassworks Health Club THOMPSONS LANE | health and fitness suite | 523 yd |
| Fitzwilliam College Storeys Way | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 635 yd |
| Churchill College | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 648 yd |
| Trinity College Old Fields TRINITY OLD FIELD TRINITY OLD FIELD GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 657 yd |
| Nci Sports And Social Club HOLLAND STREET | 733 yd | |
| Jesus Green Victoria Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 750 yd |
| Trinity Hall Sports Ground Wychfield Site Wychfield Site Storeys Way | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Jesus College | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 871 yd |
| King'S College School WEST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 910 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.