Comberton Road, Barton, Cambridge, CB3 7BA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB3 7BA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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	47.7%	48.3%	0.6%	51.0%	-2.7%
Male	52.3%	51.7%	-0.6%	49.0%	2.7%

Partnership Status

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 7BA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.5% 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	24%	24.5%	0.5%	37.9%	-13.4%
Married: Opposite sex	59.7%	58.5%	-1.2%	44.2%	14.3%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.9%	3%	1.1%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	7.4%	8.3%	0.9%	9.1%	-0.8%
Widowed	6.2%	5.7%	-0.5%	6.1%	-0.4%

Health

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	53.2%	50.5%	-2.7%	48.4%	2.1%
Good health	31.2%	33.5%	2.3%	33.6%	-0.1%
Fair health	11.4%	12.8%	1.4%	12.7%	0.1%
Bad health	3.6%	2.9%	-0.7%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 7BA this area, 8.7% 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 63.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11.2%	8.7%	-2.5%	18.2%	-9.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.1%	4.2%	-5.9%	9.6%	-5.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12%	9.1%	-2.9%	13.4%	-4.3%
Apprenticeship	1.9%	4.6%	2.7%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.1%	7.6%	-0.5%	16.9%	-9.3%
Degree or Similar	53.1%	63.5%	10.4%	33.8%	29.7%
Other	3.5%	2.3%	-1.2%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% 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%	1.0%	1.1%	-0.1%
Chinese	0%	2.9%	2.9%	0.7%	2.2%
Indian	1.9%	3.2%	1.3%	3.1%	0.1%
Other Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black African	0%	1%	1.0%	2.5%	-1.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.9%	1.9%	1.0%	0.9%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	2.2%	2.2%	0.8%	1.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	97.4%	84.4%	-13.0%	81.4%	3.0%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.8% 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	83.8%	78.8%	-5.0%	83.2%	-4.4%
European Union	3.2%	6%	2.8%	6.1%	-0.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Africa	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	5.5%	6.6%	1.1%	5.6%	1.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	3.6%	4.1%	0.5%	1.3%	2.8%
Oceania	2.3%	1.6%	-0.7%	0.3%	1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	83.4%	79%	-4.4%	83.2%	-4.2%
10+ Years	1.6%	13.7%	12.1%	9.8%	3.9%
5-10 Years	2.6%	2.9%	0.3%	2.9%	0.0%
2-5 Years	5.2%	2.9%	-2.3%	2.2%	0.7%
Less than 2 years	7.1%	1.6%	-5.5%	1.9%	-0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.5%	76.7%	4.8%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	2.9%	1.5%	1.4%
Other Europe	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	3.2%	0.3%	2.9%
Oceania	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
No passport held	7.3%	13.5%	-6.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.4%	37.2%	0.2%
Christian	52.5%	46.2%	6.3%
Hindu	1.6%	1.7%	-0.1%
Jewish	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Muslim	1.3%	6.5%	-5.2%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Comberton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Comberton Road was 104.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 116.4% higher than the Bar Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Comberton Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Bar Hill and the 68th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£63,800

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in CB3 7BA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Comberton Road are based on 50 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Cambridgeshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Comberton Road, Barton, Cambridge, CB3 7BA

Estimated Average Property Prices for CB3 7BA

Average Price
£3,033,266

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£3,033,266

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Comberton Road

Average Price
£1,313,929

Semi-Detached
£233,179

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,266,975

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,943,274

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Comberton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
The Farmhouse, 9 Comberton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building	£1,500,000	2005-09-30	£2,984,879

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CB3 7BA

Employment

CB3 7BA 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	90
Retired	78
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	26
Student (economically inactive)	15
Looking after home or family	15
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Unemployed	2

Employment Industry

Education	36
Professional, scientific and technical activities	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Human health and social work activities	18
Other	14
Manufacturing	9
Construction	8
Information and communication	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Transport and storage	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barton CofE VA Primary School School Lane , Barton CB23 7BD	3out of 4	491 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Meridian Primary School Harbour Avenue , Comberton CB23 7DD	3out of 4	2,092 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Whitwell Way , Coton CB23 7PW	4out of 4	3,313 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Haslingfield Endowed Primary School High Street , Haslingfield CB23 1JW	3out of 4	4,096 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Trumpington Meadows Primary School Kestrel Rise , Trumpington CB2 9AY	3out of 4	4,405 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Comberton Village College West Street , Comberton CB23 7DU	4out of 4	3,008 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD	- not rated	5,249 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King's College School West Road , CB3 9DN	- not rated	4,818 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's College School 73 Grange Road , CB3 9AB	- not rated	5,163 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Faith's School 6 Trumpington Road , CB2 8AG	- not rated	5,355 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Hoops	1 School Lane		319 yd
White Horse	118 High Street		917 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Barton Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND HIGH STREET	grass pitches, tennis courts	602 yd

Broadband

We haven't found any broadband statistics for this postcode.

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.