Barton Close is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB3 9LQ 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 Barton Close, Cambridge, CB3 9LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB3 9LF, CB3 9AS, CB3 9LG, CB3 9DU, CB3 9LW, CB3 9AY, CB3 9JU, CB3 9LB, CB3 9AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB3 9LQ is primarily male, with 59.1% 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 | 52.3% | 40.9% | -11.4% | 51.0% | -10.1% |
| Male | 47.7% | 59.1% | 11.4% | 49.0% | 10.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CB3 9LQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.7% 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 | 28.6% | 73.7% | 45.1% | 37.9% | 35.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 22.1% | -32.4% | 44.2% | -22.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -6.5% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 1.3% | -9.2% | 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 (92.2%) 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 | 58.3% | 65.8% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 17.4% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 26.4% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 6.8% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 9LQ this area, 0.5% 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 80.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.8% | 0.5% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -17.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.4% | 2.9% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 15.9% | 8.0% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 77.8% | 80.3% | 2.5% | 33.8% | 46.5% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.4% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 92.2% | 70.4% | -21.8% | 81.4% | -11.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 50.5% 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 | 80.2% | 50.5% | -29.7% | 83.2% | -32.7% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 17.4% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 14.4% | 10.2% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 7.7% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.8% | 50.7% | -27.1% | 83.2% | -32.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 10.7% | 6.8% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 6.4% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 10.2% | 8.4% | 2.2% | 8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.7% | 22.1% | 7.4% | 1.9% | 20.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.1% | 76.7% | -17.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 4.5% | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 7.2% | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 15.6% | 6.0% | 9.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barton Close was 9.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.3% lower than the Market average. The most reported crime type was Bicycle theft.
Barton Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Market and the 16th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Barton Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2020-11-05 | £514,426 |
| 10 Barton Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £799,000 | 2020-11-05 | £913,392 |
| 7 Barton Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2007-09-10 | £1,806,910 |
| 6 Barton Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2007-09-10 | £2,609,981 |
| 8 Barton Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 1995-08-30 | £1,832,166 |
CB3 9LQ 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 9LQ 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) | 299 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 54 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,941 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 3,978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 4,055 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 4,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 4,636 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 | 898 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls CofE VA Primary School Coronation Street , CB2 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | 4out of 4 | 1,926 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Street CofE Primary School Lower Park Street , CB5 8AR | 3out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cambridge Primary School Eddington Avenue , CB3 0QZ | 4out of 4 | 2,252 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,147 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | - not rated | 2,628 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 2,700 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,815 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 3,970 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 | 2,850 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 3,362 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 5,075 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 | 761 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College School 73 Grange Road , CB3 9AB | - not rated | 1,406 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 | 1,407 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leys School Trumpington Road , CB2 7AD | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage School 17 - 19 Brookside , CB2 1JE | - not rated | 1,613 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 | 551 yd | |
| Buttery | Austin Robinson Building, Sidgwick Site Sidgwick Avenue | 592 yd | |
| Meadows | 31B Eltisley Avenue | 660 yd | |
| Sala Thong Restaurant | 33 - 35 Newnham Road | 806 yd | |
| Rice Boat | 37 Newnham Road | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Bull | The Red Bull, 11 Barton Road | 463 yd | |
| The Granta | Granta Public House, 14, Newnham Terrace Newnham Road | 834 yd | |
| Silver End Youth Football Club - Francis Crittall Pavillion | Football Pavilion And Sports Ground, Silver Street | 1,021 yd | |
| The Anchor Public House | The Anchor Silver Street | 1,061 yd | |
| The Mill | The Mill, 14 Mill Lane | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crofters | Refreshment Kiosk Adjacent The Paddling Pool, Lammas Land The Fen Causeway | 917 yd | |
| Cafe Aristo | 16 Silver Street | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 3 Grantchester Street | 576 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Downing College Sports Ground MILLINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| Corpus Christi College Sports Ground CORPUS CHRISTI COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND CORPUS CHRISTI COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND CRANMER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 500 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 | 521 yd |
| Newnham College Sports Ground CLARE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 524 yd |
| St. Catherines College (Playing Field) SOUTH GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Kings And Selwyn Colleges SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND FULBROOKE ROAD | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Volac Park (Cambridge Rufc) GRANTCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Trinity College Playing Field TRINITY COLLEGE HOCKEY FIELD TRINITY COLLEGE HOCKEY FIELD CRANMER ROAD | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Pembroke College PEMBROKE COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND PAVILION PEMBROKE COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND PAVILION GRANTCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 622 yd |
| Cambridge University Rugby Union Football Club UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL GROUND UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL GROUND GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 635 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 89.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.