Kendal Way is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 1LR 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 Kendal Way, Cambridge, CB4 1LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 1LP, CB4 1LS, CB4 1LT, CB4 1SJ, CB4 1RT, CB4 1LX, CB4 1LU, CB4 1LN, CB4 1PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB4 1LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.1% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.9% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 1LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% 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 | 48.2% | 52.8% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 28% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -16.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10.9% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.1% | 48.8% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 32.6% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 13.8% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 21.5% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 11.8% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 12.6% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 14.4% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 32.6% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 7.9% | 3.8% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 6.7% | 5.2% | -1.5% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 85.8% | 77.7% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 71% 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 | 79.1% | 71% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| European Union | 11.9% | 15.7% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 6.7% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.5% | 70.8% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 13.8% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 7.8% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 3.6% | -5.3% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.3% | 76.7% | -18.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 28.4% | 46.2% | -17.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kendal Way was 25.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.1% lower than the East Chesterton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kendal Way has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in East Chesterton and the 61st lowest crime rate of 395 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Kendal Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2022-12-02 | £578,143 |
| 22 Kendal Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2020-02-28 | £337,819 |
| 42 Kendal Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2018-08-07 | £523,664 |
| 42 Kendal Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £271,000 | 2016-11-04 | £327,472 |
| 46 Kendal Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £371,000 | 2016-09-21 | £412,222 |
| Full-Time Employee | 137 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Education | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 4,084 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 | 347 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Community VA Junior School Nuffield Road , Chesterton CB4 1TF | - not rated | 407 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Community Primary School Nuffield Road , Chesterton CB4 1TF | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Primary School Campkin Road , CB4 2NB | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,130 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 2,032 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 2,032 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 2,706 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 | 1,540 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Maths School 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 3,063 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridgeshire College of Agriculture and Horticulture Landbeach Road , Milton CB4 6DB | - not rated | 3,088 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,450 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,450 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rees Thomas Special School Downhams Lane , CB4 1YB | - not rated | 866 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA) 1 High Street , Chesterton CB4 1NQ | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Student Support Centre (PRU) Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Cambridge Learning Base Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cater Link Limited | Chesterton Primary School Green End Road | 276 yd | |
| CB4 Café | 150B Scotland Road | 479 yd | |
| Lemonthyme | 1, Robert Davies Court Nuffield Road | 598 yd | |
| Fooditude | 2, Cambridge Science Park Milton Road | 880 yd | |
| Cafe 121 | 121 Milton Road | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Hind | The Golden Hind Public House, 355 Milton Road | 454 yd | |
| The Milton Arms Public House | The Milton Arms, 205 Milton Road | 678 yd | |
| Chesterton Mens Club | 172 High Street, East Chesterton | 754 yd | |
| Green Dragon Public House | Green Dragon Public House, 5 Water Street | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| banana leaf sweet and savoury | 190 Green End Road | 437 yd | |
| The Mermaid | 207B Green End Road | 570 yd | |
| The Chef & Spices | 180 High Street, East Chesterton | 737 yd | |
| Stuff My Pitta | Green Dragon Public House, 5 Water Street | 754 yd | |
| Small Fry Takeaway | 97 High Street, East Chesterton | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 184 - 188 High Street, East Chesterton | 705 yd | |
| Rayyan supermarket | 116 High Street, East Chesterton | 827 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 129 Milton Road | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Georges Club ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH CHESTERFIELD ROAD | 232 yd | |
| Revolution Health And Fitness Club 24A 24A MILTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 957 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 | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.