CB3 8LD is in Foxgrove Road, Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire district. CB3 8LD is located in the Cambourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Foxgrove Road, Cambridge, CB3 8LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB23 6GN, CB23 6GT, CB23 6GS, CB23 4LD, CB23 6GP, CB23 6GB, CB23 6GU, CB23 6GJ, CB23 6GR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB3 8LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 8LD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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 | 32.9% | 34.3% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 54.5% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9% | 6.7% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (92.5%) 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 | 59.9% | 56.9% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 35.6% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 4.4% | 5.4% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 8LD 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 54.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 6.4% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 12.8% | 2.9% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 15.5% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.1% | 54.1% | 0.0% | 33.8% | 20.3% |
| Other | 5% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 3.7% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 78.1% | 78.5% | 0.4% | 81.4% | -2.9% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 79.9% 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 | 83.6% | 79.9% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| European Union | 5% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 9% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 79.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 11.7% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 0.8% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 3.1% | -5.1% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.1% | 37.2% | 12.9% |
| Christian | 29.9% | 46.2% | -16.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around CB3 8LD was 95.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 111.0% higher than the Caldecote average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
CB3 8LD has the 12th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Caldecote and the 78th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.0%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 1996-08-18 | £1,233,750 |
CB3 8LD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 151 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeavons Wood Primary School Eastgate , CB23 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 498 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkfield Park Primary School School Lane , Cambourne CB23 5AX | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vine Inter-Church Primary School The Vines , Upper Cambourne CB23 6DY | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldecote Primary School Highfields Road , Highfields Caldecote CB23 7NX | 3out of 4 | 3,483 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourn CofE Primary Academy Riddy Lane , Bourn CB23 2SP | 4out of 4 | 3,919 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,418 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 - The Coffee House | Cambourne Church Jeavons Lane | 447 yd | |
| Greens Coffee & Company Ltd. | 5 High Street | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chutney Joe | 1 High Street | 618 yd | |
| The Monkfield Arms | 1 Monkfield Lane | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wokswagon | 3 High Street | 631 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1a, Caxton House Broad Street | 712 yd | |
| Fish'n'Chick'n | Unit 3, Caxton House Broad Street | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit 1 Back Lane | 391 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cambourne Fitness And Sports Centre BACK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 212 yd |
| The Cambridge Belfry BACK LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 380 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.