Chapel Street is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 1DY is located in the East Chesterton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chapel Street, Cambridge, CB4 1DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 1NJ, CB4 1DX, CB4 1DT, CB4 1GX, CB4 1DZ, CB4 1LZ, CB4 1TT, CB4 1GE, CB4 1NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB4 1DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.6% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50% | 48.4% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 1DY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 51.7% | 48.8% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 35.9% | 5.6% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 3.7% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 56.6% | 56.8% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 28.3% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 13% | 12% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 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 CB4 1DY this area, 9.3% 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 64.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 9.3% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 4.6% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 6.2% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 9.9% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.7% | 64.1% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 30.3% |
| Other | 9.2% | 2.8% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 85.4% | 87.1% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 64.6% 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 | 70.9% | 64.6% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 17.6% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 7.7% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 4.3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 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 | 69.6% | 64.8% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -18.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 14.7% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 4.8% | -3.1% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 7.5% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Street was 77.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.8% lower than the East Chesterton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chapel Street has the 13th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in East Chesterton and the 182nd highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 150.0%.

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 Chapel Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £279,000 | 2011-12-16 | £496,052 |
| 1 Chapel Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2011-06-23 | £1,119,336 |
| 5 Chapel Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2010-04-19 | £809,178 |
| 5 Chapel Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2006-12-04 | £730,375 |
| 2 Chapel Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2005-04-01 | £541,312 |
CB4 1DY 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CB4 1DY 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 | 138 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Education | 52 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 4,362 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 | 755 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Community Primary School Nuffield Road , Chesterton CB4 1TF | 3out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Primary School Campkin Road , CB4 2NB | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbury Primary School Carlton Way , CB4 2DE | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,197 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 3,758 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 | 2,108 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 3,625 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 4,786 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 | 214 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 797 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge Herbert House , 57 Warkworth Terrace CB1 1EE | - not rated | 1,802 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 | 2,236 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Eagles Football Club | Pavilion, Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | 203 yd | |
| JACA Football | Pavilion, Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | 203 yd | |
| Cambridge Arts & Sciences Ltd | 1 High Street, East Chesterton | 335 yd | |
| Innovia Technology-Office | St Andrews House St Andrews Road | 343 yd | |
| CB4 Café | 150B Scotland Road | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Mens Club | 172 High Street, East Chesterton | 280 yd | |
| Green Dragon Public House | Green Dragon Public House, 5 Water Street | 389 yd | |
| The Milton Arms Public House | The Milton Arms, 205 Milton Road | 721 yd | |
| Partyman World of Play | 8 Mercers Row | 849 yd | |
| The Wrestlers | The Wrestlers, 337 Newmarket Road | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Fry Takeaway | 97 High Street, East Chesterton | 65 yd | |
| Barbarella | 39 High Street, East Chesterton | 154 yd | |
| The Chef & Spices | 180 High Street, East Chesterton | 302 yd | |
| Stuff My Pitta | Green Dragon Public House, 5 Water Street | 389 yd | |
| The Mermaid | 207B Green End Road | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayyan supermarket | 116 High Street, East Chesterton | 152 yd | |
| Tesco | 184 - 188 High Street, East Chesterton | 355 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 129 Milton Road | 635 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Cheddars Lane | 760 yd | |
| Aldi Store | 393 Newmarket Road | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | grass pitches | 215 yd |
| Simoco Sports Ground (Closed) Logans Way | grass pitches | 368 yd |
| Cambridge Chesterton Indoor Bowls Club Logans Way | indoor bowls | 646 yd |
| St Georges Club ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH CHESTERFIELD ROAD | 840 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.