Millington Road is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB3 9HP 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 Millington Road, Cambridge, CB3 9HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB3 9HW, CB3 9JW, CB3 9JS, CB3 9JP, CB3 9DY, CB3 9LA, CB3 9JB, CB3 9LB, CB3 9JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB3 9HP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 52% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.3% | 41.9% | 11.6% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 49.3% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 3.1% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 3.9% | -5.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.2%) 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 | 55.4% | 49% | -6.4% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 41.2% | 9.4% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 8.2% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 9HP this area, 3.9% 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 76.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 2.8% | 10.4% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 84.9% | 76.1% | -8.8% | 33.8% | 42.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 91.1% | 84.1% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 70.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 70.2% | 9.3% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| European Union | 11.6% | 9.7% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 7.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12% | 5.4% | -6.6% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.1% | 70.2% | 10.1% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 10.1% | 15.5% | 5.4% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 4.3% | -4.2% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.1% | 5% | -10.1% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 12% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Millington Road was 19.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.1% lower than the Market average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Millington Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Market and the 39th lowest crime rate of 395 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Millington Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £2,860,000 | 2022-09-12 | £2,678,280 |
| 36 Millington Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,938,576 | 2020-10-30 | £2,045,326 |
| 26 Millington Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £2,600,000 | 2020-03-13 | £2,728,149 |
| 8 Millington Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,847,500 | 2016-03-09 | £2,092,401 |
| 26 Millington Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,885,000 | 2014-02-14 | £2,703,338 |
CB3 9HP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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 9HP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 9HP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Education | 37 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,810 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 3,531 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 4,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 4,419 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 4,881 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 | 434 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls CofE VA Primary School Coronation Street , CB2 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | - not rated | 1,622 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | - not rated | 1,622 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Street CofE Primary School Lower Park Street , CB5 8AR | 3out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 2,029 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | - not rated | 2,029 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | 3out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 2,927 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 | 2,357 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 2,357 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Maths School 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 2,576 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 2,811 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 2,811 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycee Cambridge 29 Barton Road , CB3 9LB | - not rated | 218 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| King's College School West Road , CB3 9DN | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leys School Trumpington Road , CB2 7AD | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage School 17 - 19 Brookside , CB2 1JE | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward 3-4 Brookside , CB2 1JE | - not rated | 1,268 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maison Clement | 7 Derby Street | 260 yd | |
| Meadows | 31B Eltisley Avenue | 300 yd | |
| Rice Boat | 37 Newnham Road | 755 yd | |
| Sala Thong Restaurant | 33 - 35 Newnham Road | 764 yd | |
| Millworks | Newnham Mill Newnham Road | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Bull | The Red Bull, 11 Barton Road | 270 yd | |
| The Granta | Granta Public House, 14, Newnham Terrace Newnham Road | 821 yd | |
| Silver End Youth Football Club - Francis Crittall Pavillion | Football Pavilion And Sports Ground, Silver Street | 1,082 yd | |
| The Mill | The Mill, 14 Mill Lane | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crofters | Refreshment Kiosk Adjacent The Paddling Pool, Lammas Land The Fen Causeway | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 3 Grantchester Street | 331 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Catherines College (Playing Field) SOUTH GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 200 yd |
| Downing College Sports Ground MILLINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 285 yd |
| Pembroke College PEMBROKE COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND PAVILION PEMBROKE COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND PAVILION GRANTCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 342 yd |
| Newnham College Sports Ground CLARE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 419 yd |
| Newnham Croft Primary School CHEDWORTH STREET | grass pitches | 420 yd |
| 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 | 446 yd |
| St Catherine'S College Artificial Turf PEMBROKE COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND PAVILION PEMBROKE COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND PAVILION GRANTCHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Volac Park (Cambridge Rufc) GRANTCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Sheeps Green Pool CHAUCER ROAD | swimming pool, tennis courts | 758 yd |
| Cocks And Hens Cambridge Tennis GRANTCHESTER ROAD | tennis courts | 794 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 13.6% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 60.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.