Church Rate Walk is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB3 9HJ is located in the Newnham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Rate Walk, Cambridge, CB3 9HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB3 9HE, CB3 9EY, CB3 9HH, CB3 9EX, CB3 9HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB3 9HJ is primarily male, with 56.8% 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 | 43.3% | 43.2% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -7.8% |
| Male | 56.7% | 56.8% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 7.8% |
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 9HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 79.4% 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 | 88.7% | 79.4% | -9.3% | 37.9% | 41.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8.8% | 16.4% | 7.6% | 44.2% | -27.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -7.1% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (93.8%) 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 | 69.5% | 61.4% | -8.1% | 48.4% | 13.0% |
| Good health | 25.8% | 32.4% | 6.6% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 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 9HJ this area, 2% 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 87.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -16.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -8.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -12.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 50.3% | 5.9% | -44.4% | 16.9% | -11.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.3% | 87.7% | 44.4% | 33.8% | 53.9% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.2% 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 | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 8.7% | 12.1% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 11.4% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 6.6% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 79.3% | 64.2% | -15.1% | 81.4% | -17.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, just 46.2% 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 | 65.7% | 46.2% | -19.5% | 83.2% | -37.0% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 16.1% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.1% | 21.4% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 15.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 10.8% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 9.5% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 6.6% 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 | 65% | 46.2% | -18.8% | 83.2% | -37.0% |
| 10+ Years | 15.7% | 6.6% | -9.1% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 5.9% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 12.3% | 8.3% | 2.2% | 10.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 29% | 21.4% | 1.9% | 27.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.6% | 76.7% | -23.1% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 4.7% | 0.2% | 4.5% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 10% | 0.3% | 9.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 0.3% | 5.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 0.6% | 13.5% | -12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 15.2% | 6.0% | 9.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Rate Walk was 126.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.2% lower than the Market average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Church Rate Walk has the 20th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Market and the 98th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Church Rate Walk, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2005-11-11 | £845,238 |
| 3 Church Rate Walk, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2005-08-12 | £899,658 |
| 3 Church Rate Walk, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2000-06-30 | £1,004,027 |
CB3 9HJ 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 9HJ 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) | 297 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 46 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 3,576 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 3,621 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 3,973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 4,257 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newnham Croft Primary School Chedworth Street , CB3 9JF | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | 4out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls CofE VA Primary School Coronation Street , CB2 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Street CofE Primary School Lower Park Street , CB5 8AR | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Primary School 19 Norfolk Street , CB1 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 2,303 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | - not rated | 2,448 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,220 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 3,543 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,370 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 3,061 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 4,677 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's College School West Road , CB3 9DN | - not rated | 561 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 | 858 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leys School Trumpington Road , CB2 7AD | - not rated | 933 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage School 17 - 19 Brookside , CB2 1JE | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward 3-4 Brookside , CB2 1JE | - not rated | 1,094 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sala Thong Restaurant | 33 - 35 Newnham Road | 156 yd | |
| Rice Boat | 37 Newnham Road | 159 yd | |
| Bean Theory | 31 Newnham Road | 171 yd | |
| Millworks | Newnham Mill Newnham Road | 189 yd | |
| Buttery | Austin Robinson Building, Sidgwick Site Sidgwick Avenue | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Granta | Granta Public House, 14, Newnham Terrace Newnham Road | 184 yd | |
| The Red Bull | The Red Bull, 11 Barton Road | 387 yd | |
| Silver End Youth Football Club - Francis Crittall Pavillion | Football Pavilion And Sports Ground, Silver Street | 429 yd | |
| The Mill | The Mill, 14 Mill Lane | 441 yd | |
| The Anchor Public House | The Anchor Silver Street | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crofters | Refreshment Kiosk Adjacent The Paddling Pool, Lammas Land The Fen Causeway | 478 yd | |
| Cafe Aristo | 16 Silver Street | 482 yd | |
| Fitzbillies - Shop & Bakery | 51 - 53 Trumpington Street | 602 yd | |
| Trockel | 13 Pembroke Street | 693 yd | |
| DULCIS | 12, Radcliffe Court Rose Crescent | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 3 Grantchester Street | 382 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 4 - 5 Petty Cury | 950 yd | |
| John Lewis | 10 Downing Street | 991 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 6 - 11 Market Hill | 998 yd | |
| Oseyo | 16 Petty Cury | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gonville & Caius College Sports Ground GONVILLE AND CAIUS COLLEGE PLAYING FIELD GONVILLE AND CAIUS COLLEGE PLAYING FIELD BARTON ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 208 yd |
| Newnham College Sports Ground CLARE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 239 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Cambridge) (Closed) Mill Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 392 yd |
| Blue Fitness Granta Place | health and fitness suite | 443 yd |
| Newnham Croft Primary School CHEDWORTH STREET | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Sheeps Green Pool CHAUCER ROAD | swimming pool, tennis courts | 534 yd |
| King'S College School WEST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 662 yd |
| Cambridge University Rugby Union Football Club UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL GROUND UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL GROUND GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| The Leys Sports Complex THE CHAPEL THE LEYS SCHOOL THE CHAPEL THE LEYS SCHOOL TRUMPINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 777 yd |
| Trinity College Playing Field TRINITY COLLEGE HOCKEY FIELD TRINITY COLLEGE HOCKEY FIELD CRANMER ROAD | grass pitches | 830 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 | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| 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.