Elizabeth Way is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 1DB is located in the West Chesterton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elizabeth Way, Cambridge, CB4 1DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 1EE, CB4 1HZ, CB4 1BU, CB4 1NE, CB4 1BX, CB4 1DD, CB4 1DA, CB4 1BH, CB4 1JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB4 1DB is primarily male, with 55.1% 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 | 48.3% | 44.9% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -6.1% |
| Male | 51.7% | 55.1% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 6.1% |
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 CB4 1DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.2% 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 | 44.4% | 57.2% | 12.8% | 37.9% | 19.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 29.6% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 10.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.9% | 48.9% | -7.0% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 35.9% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 12% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 CB4 1DB this area, 8.6% 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 57.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 8.6% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 7% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 5.8% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 16% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.4% | 57.6% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 23.8% |
| Other | 8.4% | 2.3% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 81.6% | 83.1% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 60.2% 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 | 66.3% | 60.2% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| European Union | 16.7% | 25% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 18.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 6.7% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.6% | 60% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| 10+ Years | 10.4% | 16.5% | 6.1% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 9.8% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 8.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 5.6% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.5% | 76.7% | -15.2% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elizabeth Way was 146.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.5% higher than the Arbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elizabeth Way has the 17th highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Arbury and the 77th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.2%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Elizabeth Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-06-03 | £489,052 |
| 53 Elizabeth Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2024-06-03 | £599,483 |
| 51 Elizabeth Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2024-06-03 | £715,172 |
| 61 Elizabeth Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-12-16 | £648,114 |
| 67 Elizabeth Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2019-12-23 | £1,106,882 |
CB4 1DB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
CB4 1DB 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 CB4 1DB 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 | 106 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 38 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,067 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 2,263 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 4,406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Green End Road , Chesterton CB4 1RW | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Street CofE Primary School Lower Park Street , CB5 8AR | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbury Primary School Carlton Way , CB4 2DE | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Primary School 19 Norfolk Street , CB1 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,073 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 3,710 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 2,362 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 3,345 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 4,491 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Arts and Sciences Sixth Form and Tutorial College 1 High Street , Chesterton CB4 1NQ | - not rated | 286 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 604 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge Herbert House , 57 Warkworth Terrace CB1 1EE | - not rated | 1,439 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 | 1,788 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stir Bakery | 255 Chesterton Road | 214 yd | |
| Stir | 253 Chesterton Road | 229 yd | |
| Satyam Yoga Cambridge | 2 - 4 Hawthorn Way | 235 yd | |
| Chesterton Eagles Football Club | Pavilion, Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | 251 yd | |
| JACA Football | Pavilion, Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Spring Public House | The Old Spring, 1 Ferry Path | 574 yd | |
| Fort St George | Fort St George, Midsummer Common Victoria Avenue | 632 yd | |
| Thirsty | 46 Chesterton Road | 677 yd | |
| Chesterton Mens Club | 172 High Street, East Chesterton | 719 yd | |
| The Waterman | The Waterman, 32 Chesterton Road | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbarella | 39 High Street, East Chesterton | 329 yd | |
| Small Fry Takeaway | 97 High Street, East Chesterton | 494 yd | |
| Milton House Takeaway | 113 Milton Road | 615 yd | |
| The viking | 115 Milton Road | 617 yd | |
| USA Chicken | 22 Milton Road | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayyan supermarket | 116 High Street, East Chesterton | 591 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 179 - 185 Chesterton Road | 604 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 129 Milton Road | 669 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Cheddars Lane | 741 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 3 Milton Road | 796 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | grass pitches | 248 yd |
| Cambridge Chesterton Indoor Bowls Club Logans Way | indoor bowls | 460 yd |
| Simoco Sports Ground (Closed) Logans Way | grass pitches | 475 yd |
| Active4Less (Cambridge) (Closed) Newmarket Road | health and fitness suite | 865 yd |
| Jesus Green Lido JESUS GREEN JESUS GREEN VICTORIA AVENUE | swimming pool | 956 yd |
| Cambridge City Fc (Closed) Milton Road | grass pitches | 982 yd |
| Castle School COURTNEY WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,006 yd |
| Pure Gym (Cambridge Grafton Centre) GRAFTON CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 1,045 yd |
| Chesterton Sports Centre Gilbert Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,090 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 221.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.