Lynfield Lane is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 1DQ is located in the East Chesterton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 2003-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lynfield Lane, Cambridge, CB4 1DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 1DX, CB4 1DT, CB4 1PQ, CB4 1NP, CB4 1DP, CB4 1NW, CB4 1DW, CB4 1DY, CB4 1NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB4 1DQ has a slightly higher male population, with 53% of residents 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 | 48.1% | 47% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 51.9% | 53% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CB4 1DQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 49.4% | 50.6% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 39.6% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 59.6% | 60.5% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 12.1% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 32% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 6.4% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 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 CB4 1DQ this area, 4.9% 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 79.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.9% | 4.9% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.8% | 3.3% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 7% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -9.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.6% | 79.5% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 45.7% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.2% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 92.6% | 79.4% | -13.2% | 81.4% | -2.0% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 5% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 55.5% 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 | 71.2% | 55.5% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -27.7% |
| European Union | 13% | 18.1% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 9.3% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.2% | 55.1% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 13.1% | 6.4% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 13.1% | 9.2% | 2.9% | 10.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 9.9% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 7.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14% | 8.8% | -5.2% | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.9% | 76.7% | -16.8% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 9.7% | 0.3% | 9.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lynfield Lane was 72.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.1% lower than the East Chesterton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lynfield Lane has the 10th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in East Chesterton and the 190th highest crime rate of 395 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% 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 Meadowcroft Lynfield Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-09-12 | £365,634 |
| 3 Meadowcroft Lynfield Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-06-24 | £347,006 |
| 6 Meadowcroft Lynfield Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2020-03-20 | £347,167 |
| 7 Meadowcroft Lynfield Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-01-22 | £368,160 |
| 15 Meadowcroft Lynfield Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2016-12-02 | £485,615 |
CB4 1DQ 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 | 128 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Education | 47 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 4,471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Primary School Green End Road , Chesterton CB4 1RW | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Community VA Junior School Nuffield Road , Chesterton CB4 1TF | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Community Primary School Nuffield Road , Chesterton CB4 1TF | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Junior School Milton Road , CB4 1UZ | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor - A Foundation School Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Maths School 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 2,149 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 2,268 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 3,528 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 3,528 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridgeshire College of Agriculture and Horticulture Landbeach Road , Milton CB4 6DB | - not rated | 4,009 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 (CATS and CSVPA) 1 High Street , Chesterton CB4 1NQ | - not rated | 448 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cambridge Learning Base Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CSSC Ascham Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roger Ascham School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innovia Technology-Office | St Andrews House St Andrews Road | 275 yd | |
| Chesterton Eagles Football Club | Pavilion, Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | 281 yd | |
| JACA Football | Pavilion, Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | 281 yd | |
| Cambridge Arts & Sciences Ltd | 1 High Street, East Chesterton | 446 yd | |
| CB4 Café | 150B Scotland Road | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Mens Club | 172 High Street, East Chesterton | 221 yd | |
| Green Dragon Public House | Green Dragon Public House, 5 Water Street | 312 yd | |
| Partyman World of Play | 8 Mercers Row | 733 yd | |
| The Wrestlers | The Wrestlers, 337 Newmarket Road | 781 yd | |
| The Milton Arms Public House | The Milton Arms, 205 Milton Road | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Fry Takeaway | 97 High Street, East Chesterton | 166 yd | |
| The Chef & Spices | 180 High Street, East Chesterton | 244 yd | |
| Barbarella | 39 High Street, East Chesterton | 260 yd | |
| Stuff My Pitta | Green Dragon Public House, 5 Water Street | 312 yd | |
| The Mermaid | 207B Green End Road | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayyan supermarket | 116 High Street, East Chesterton | 107 yd | |
| Tesco | 184 - 188 High Street, East Chesterton | 298 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Cheddars Lane | 670 yd | |
| Aldi Store | 393 Newmarket Road | 739 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 129 Milton Road | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | grass pitches | 257 yd |
| Simoco Sports Ground (Closed) Logans Way | grass pitches | 284 yd |
| Cambridge Chesterton Indoor Bowls Club Logans Way | indoor bowls | 603 yd |
| St Georges Club ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH CHESTERFIELD ROAD | 895 yd | |
| Cambridge United (The Abbey Stadium) ABBEY STADIUM ABBEY STADIUM NEWMARKET ROAD | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.