Smith Street is in Elsworth, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB3 8HY is located in the Caxton & Papworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Smith Street, Elsworth, Cambridge, CB3 8HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB23 4HY, CB23 4JR, CB23 4JE, CB23 4JT, CB23 4JH, CB23 4JG, CB23 4HT, CB23 4JD, CB23 4JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB3 8HY 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 | 49.6% | 47.9% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 50.4% | 52.1% | 1.7% | 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 8HY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% 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 | 23.2% | 25.1% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.3% | 60.1% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 15.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 11.7% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 2.2% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 53.7% | 44.4% | -9.3% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 41% | 9.7% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 11% | 12.3% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 8HY this area, 6.7% 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 52%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 6.7% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 5.8% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 13.5% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.2% | 52% | -0.2% | 33.8% | 18.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.7% | 93.9% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.1% | 93.1% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 92.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.1% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Smith Street was 23.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.8% lower than the Caldecote average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Smith Street has the 13th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Caldecote and the 131st lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.7%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Farmhouse, 33 Smith Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,370,000 | 2024-11-15 | £1,357,620 |
| Avenue Farmhouse, 33 Smith Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2002-09-26 | £1,134,483 |
CB3 8HY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CB3 8HY 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsworth CofE VA Primary School Broad End , Elsworth CB23 4JD | 3out of 4 | 190 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendragon Community Primary School Varrier-Jones Drive , Papworth Everard CB23 3XQ | 3out of 4 | 3,518 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jeavons Wood Primary School Eastgate , CB23 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 4,537 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkfield Park Primary School School Lane , Cambourne CB23 5AX | 3out of 4 | 4,674 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vine Inter-Church Primary School The Vines , Upper Cambourne CB23 6DY | 3out of 4 | 5,217 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambourne Village College Sheepfold Lane , Cambourne CB23 6FR | 4out of 4 | 4,611 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Poacher | 1 Brockley Road | 97 yd | |
| Elsworth Sports Club | 2 Broad End | 195 yd | |
| The George & Dragon | 41 Boxworth Road | 382 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elsworth Sports Club BROAD END | grass pitches | 186 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.