Milton Road is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 1JY 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 Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 1JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 1AD, CB4 1UY, CB4 1WE, CB4 1AA, CB4 1HY, CB4 1AF, CB4 1AB, CB4 1EN, CB4 1AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB4 1JY is primarily male, with 54.2% 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 | 45.5% | 45.8% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 54.5% | 54.2% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 1JY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.3% 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 | 65.1% | 73.3% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 35.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.6% | 20% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -24.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (92.3%) 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 | 58.4% | 62% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 13.6% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 30.3% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 5.8% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 1JY this area, 3.9% 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 74.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 3.1% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.6% | 5.9% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 9% | -3.9% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.7% | 74.6% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 40.8% |
| Other | 6.2% | 1.6% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 5.5% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 4.8% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 5.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 79.2% | 74.1% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, just 40.6% 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 | 45.1% | 40.6% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -42.6% |
| European Union | 29.4% | 30.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 24.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.9% | 13.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 7.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13% 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 | 44.7% | 41.5% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -41.7% |
| 10+ Years | 16.1% | 13% | -3.1% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.9% | 16.7% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 13.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 11.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 9.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.4% | 17% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 15.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.7% | 76.7% | -28.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 12.2% | 1.5% | 10.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.7% | 37.2% | 15.5% |
| Christian | 28.6% | 46.2% | -17.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milton Road was 495.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 555.1% higher than the Arbury average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Milton Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Arbury and the 16th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 203.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Milton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2022-08-12 | £866,618 |
| 50 Milton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, a newly built property | £780,000 | 2021-06-29 | £919,934 |
| 52 Milton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, a newly built property | £785,000 | 2021-06-28 | £925,831 |
| 44 Milton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £973,846 | 2019-09-13 | £1,133,493 |
| 44 Milton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £508,668 | 2017-05-02 | £617,006 |
CB4 1JY 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 1JY 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 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,382 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 2,940 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 4,114 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 | 448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Street CofE Primary School Lower Park Street , CB5 8AR | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Frenchs Road , CB4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 808 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbury Primary School Carlton Way , CB4 2DE | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Primary School Warwick Road , CB4 3HN | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 350 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,458 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impington Village College New Road , Impington CB24 9LX | 3out of 4 | 3,929 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 | 2,471 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 3,463 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 4,548 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 511 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 | 898 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 | 1,376 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge Herbert House , 57 Warkworth Terrace CB1 1EE | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Leaf | 20 Milton Road | 3 yd | |
| Subway | 18 Milton Road | 4 yd | |
| Hakka Restaurant | 24 Milton Road | 14 yd | |
| Four Seasons Takeaway | 8 Milton Road | 34 yd | |
| Cafe Bread & Butter | 6 Milton Road | 39 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Portland Arms | The Portland Arms, 129 Chesterton Road | 128 yd | |
| Thirsty | 46 Chesterton Road | 129 yd | |
| The Waterman | The Waterman, 32 Chesterton Road | 139 yd | |
| Old Spring Public House | The Old Spring, 1 Ferry Path | 179 yd | |
| Boathouse Public House | The Boathouse, 14 Chesterton Road | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA Chicken | 22 Milton Road | 12 yd | |
| Renus | 26 Milton Road | 20 yd | |
| Royal Spice Indian Restraunt & Takeaway | 12B Victoria Avenue | 156 yd | |
| FUSION HUT | 24A - 24B Chesterton Road | 186 yd | |
| Milton House Takeaway | 113 Milton Road | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 3 Milton Road | 95 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 179 - 185 Chesterton Road | 121 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 129 Milton Road | 853 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 44 - 46 Sidney Street | 1,069 yd | |
| Waitrose | 6 - 8 Fitzroy Street | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge City Fc (Closed) Milton Road | grass pitches | 312 yd |
| Jesus Green Lido JESUS GREEN JESUS GREEN VICTORIA AVENUE | swimming pool | 327 yd |
| Chesterton Sports Centre Gilbert Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 447 yd |
| Nci Sports And Social Club HOLLAND STREET | 551 yd | |
| Jesus Green Victoria Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 575 yd |
| Castle School COURTNEY WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 598 yd |
| Jesus College | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 641 yd |
| The Glassworks Health Club THOMPSONS LANE | health and fitness suite | 873 yd |
| Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Christ'S Pieces Emmanuel Road | tennis courts | 1,000 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 | 90.7% |
| 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 | 159.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.