Alice Bell Close is in Chesterton, Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 1GN is located in the King's Hedges electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 2009-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alice Bell Close, Chesterton, Cambridge, CB4 1GN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 1YF, CB4 1YY, CB4 1EL, CB4 1YZ, CB4 1GA, CB4 1YX, CB4 1XT, CB4 2RD, CB4 1FZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB4 1GN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.3% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.7% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 1GN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.9% 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 | 52.9% | 56.9% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 35.4% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.1% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (91.5%) 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 | 54% | 64.6% | 10.6% | 48.4% | 16.2% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 26.9% | -9.2% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 7.8% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 1GN this area, 6.4% 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 74.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 6.4% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 5.2% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 4.6% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 5.5% | -3.1% | 16.9% | -11.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.8% | 74.3% | 20.5% | 33.8% | 40.5% |
| Other | 8.8% | 3.5% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.1% 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 | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 7% | 6.9% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 6.2% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 6.7% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 7.1% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 75.7% | 59.1% | -16.6% | 81.4% | -22.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, just 42.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.6% | 42.3% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -40.9% |
| European Union | 17.9% | 21.9% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 15.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 6.2% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.1% | 21% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 15.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57% | 42.5% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -40.7% |
| 10+ Years | 10% | 15.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.9% | 11.8% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.8% | 17.6% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 15.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 12.8% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.7% | 76.7% | -35.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 6.5% | 0.3% | 6.2% |
| Southern Asia | 7.6% | 1.2% | 6.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 30% | 46.2% | -16.2% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alice Bell Close was 41.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.8% lower than the Arbury average. The most reported crime type was Bicycle theft.
Alice Bell Close has the 31st lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Arbury and the 115th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Alice Bell Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £291,000 | 2023-05-26 | £302,675 |
| 79 Alice Bell Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-03-28 | £300,730 |
| 11 Alice Bell Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-08-25 | £284,946 |
| 35 Alice Bell Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2022-04-29 | £506,117 |
| 15 Alice Bell Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-09-10 | £262,532 |
CB4 1GN 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 CB4 1GN 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 | 194 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 75 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 50 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 504 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,263 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 2,917 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 3,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Primary School Campkin Road , CB4 2NB | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Hedges Primary School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Green End Road , Chesterton CB4 1RW | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbury Primary School Carlton Way , CB4 2DE | 3out of 4 | 1,063 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 | 328 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impington Village College New Road , Impington CB24 9LX | 3out of 4 | 3,015 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 4,161 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 | 1,166 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,538 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Arts and Sciences Sixth Form and Tutorial College 1 High Street , Chesterton CB4 1NQ | - not rated | 951 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge Herbert House , 57 Warkworth Terrace CB1 1EE | - not rated | 2,629 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 | 2,787 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Gurdwara | Cambridge Gurdwara Arbury Court | 583 yd | |
| Cafe 121 | 121 Milton Road | 636 yd | |
| Cater Link Limited | Chesterton Primary School Green End Road | 806 yd | |
| Cambridge Arts & Sciences Ltd | 1 High Street, East Chesterton | 895 yd | |
| CB4 Café | 150B Scotland Road | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Milton Arms Public House | The Milton Arms, 205 Milton Road | 257 yd | |
| The Golden Hind | The Golden Hind Public House, 355 Milton Road | 771 yd | |
| Chesterton Mens Club | 172 High Street, East Chesterton | 1,010 yd | |
| Green Dragon Public House | Green Dragon Public House, 5 Water Street | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Crown | 2 Arbury Court | 587 yd | |
| Flaming Wok | 88 Campkin Road | 616 yd | |
| Arbury Court Fish Bar | 42 Arbury Court | 634 yd | |
| The viking | 115 Milton Road | 663 yd | |
| Milton House Takeaway | 113 Milton Road | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 129 Milton Road | 587 yd | |
| Budgens | Post Office, 50 Arbury Court | 636 yd | |
| Rayyan supermarket | 116 High Street, East Chesterton | 992 yd | |
| Tesco | 184 - 188 High Street, East Chesterton | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Cambridge Academy ARBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 430 yd |
| St Georges Club ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH CHESTERFIELD ROAD | 443 yd | |
| Grove Primary School CAMPKIN ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 485 yd |
| Nunns Way Recreation Ground Nuns Way | cycling, grass pitches | 776 yd |
| Castle School COURTNEY WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,050 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.