Acrefield Drive is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 1JP 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 Acrefield Drive, Cambridge, CB4 1JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 1JW, CB4 1HL, CB4 1ZA, CB4 1JL, CB4 1JS, CB4 1JX, CB4 1JN, CB4 1JT, CB4 1TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB4 1JP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 53% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 48.4% | 47% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 1JP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% 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 | 47% | 47.4% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 40.1% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6.6% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (91.3%) 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 | 64% | 57.6% | -6.4% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 33.7% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| 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 CB4 1JP this area, 4.6% 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 71.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 6.3% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 12% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 75.1% | 71.8% | -3.3% | 33.8% | 38.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 90.3% | 84.7% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 65.3% 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 | 73.2% | 65.3% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| European Union | 14.2% | 22.5% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 16.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 6.6% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 71.7% | 65.3% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 13.2% | 5.8% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 7.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 8.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.8% | 5.7% | -6.1% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 3.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.1% | 37.2% | 17.9% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acrefield Drive was 32.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.3% lower than the Arbury average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Acrefield Drive has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Arbury and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Acrefield Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-07-08 | £527,703 |
| 32 Acrefield Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £468,500 | 2021-09-27 | £544,708 |
| 14 Acrefield Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2018-11-09 | £456,429 |
| 8 Acrefield Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2017-03-17 | £546,791 |
| 24 Acrefield Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £289,500 | 2013-09-11 | £460,863 |
CB4 1JP 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 1JP 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 60 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 736 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 2,166 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,481 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 4,005 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 | 867 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Primary School 19 Norfolk Street , CB1 2LD | 4out of 4 | 897 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Street CofE Primary School Lower Park Street , CB5 8AR | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Green End Road , Chesterton CB4 1RW | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbury Primary School Carlton Way , CB4 2DE | 3out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 993 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,720 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 3,400 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 | 2,785 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 2,925 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 4,068 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 | 695 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 933 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge Herbert House , 57 Warkworth Terrace CB1 1EE | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cambridge Vice Chancellor's Office, University Offices , The Old Schools CB2 1TN | - not rated | 1,488 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navadhanya | 70 Newmarket Road | 450 yd | |
| Christ Church | Christ Church Christchurch Street | 469 yd | |
| Stir Bakery | 255 Chesterton Road | 556 yd | |
| Stir | 253 Chesterton Road | 571 yd | |
| Satyam Yoga Cambridge | 2 - 4 Hawthorn Way | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort St George | Fort St George, Midsummer Common Victoria Avenue | 376 yd | |
| The Burleigh Arms | The Burleigh Arms, 9 - 11 Newmarket Road | 439 yd | |
| Old Spring Public House | The Old Spring, 1 Ferry Path | 628 yd | |
| The Corner House | The Corner House, 231 Newmarket Road | 680 yd | |
| Thirsty | 46 Chesterton Road | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Pod 3, Food Social | Grafton Centre, Grafton Centre Fitzroy Street | 579 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Cheddars Lane | 634 yd | |
| Greggs | 10 Fitzroy Street | 720 yd | |
| Barbarella | 39 High Street, East Chesterton | 725 yd | |
| Royal Spice Indian Restraunt & Takeaway | 12B Victoria Avenue | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Cheddars Lane | 634 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 179 - 185 Chesterton Road | 694 yd | |
| Waitrose | 6 - 8 Fitzroy Street | 724 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Unit 1, 172 East Road | 780 yd | |
| Harry's Chocs | 35 Grafton Street | 816 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Chesterton Indoor Bowls Club Logans Way | indoor bowls | 327 yd |
| Active4Less (Cambridge) (Closed) Newmarket Road | health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Simoco Sports Ground (Closed) Logans Way | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Pure Gym (Cambridge Grafton Centre) GRAFTON CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Jesus Green Lido JESUS GREEN JESUS GREEN VICTORIA AVENUE | swimming pool | 899 yd |
| Jesus College | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 925 yd |
| Christ'S Pieces Emmanuel Road | tennis courts | 930 yd |
| Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge Campus) (Closed) EAST ROAD | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Parkside Community College Parkside | 1,003 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 | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.