Kendal Way is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 1LU 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 1LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 1LX, CB4 1SJ, CB4 1RS, CB4 1UP, CB4 1LS, CB4 1RW, CB4 1LR, CB4 1LP, CB4 1SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB4 1LU is primarily male, with 56.5% 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 | 46.7% | 43.5% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -7.5% |
| Male | 53.3% | 56.5% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 7.5% |
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 1LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.3% 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 | 46.9% | 64.3% | 17.4% | 37.9% | 26.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 19.9% | -11.5% | 44.2% | -24.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 8% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 7.7% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 41.4% | 59.2% | 17.8% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 28.1% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 8.1% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 3.6% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 5.3% | 1.1% | -4.2% | 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.
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 45.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 19.1% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 6% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 16.6% | 8.4% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.1% | 8.5% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 45.2% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 11.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.9% 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 | 6.2% | 3.4% | -2.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 1.1% | -3.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 2.5% | 9.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 19.7% | 19.7% | 0.5% | 19.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 81.5% | 53.9% | -27.6% | 81.4% | -27.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, just 44.6% 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 | 77.1% | 44.6% | -32.5% | 83.2% | -38.6% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 34% | 25.2% | 6.1% | 27.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 8.6% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 7.5% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.4% 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 | 75.8% | 44.4% | -31.4% | 83.2% | -38.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 26.4% | 22.0% | 9.8% | 16.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 8.1% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 17.5% | 10.0% | 2.2% | 15.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 3.6% | -7.0% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.2% | 76.7% | -35.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 13% | 0.6% | 12.4% |
| Portugal | 12.2% | 0.5% | 11.7% |
| Lithuania | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 20.6% | 6.0% | 14.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kendal Way was 270.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.8% higher than the East Chesterton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kendal Way has the 4th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in East Chesterton and the 38th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 123.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 43.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 192 Kendal Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £532,500 | 2025-03-28 | £549,108 |
| 178 Kendal Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2024-09-06 | £538,317 |
| 196 Kendal Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £411,000 | 2022-09-14 | £424,232 |
| 192 Kendal Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £329,000 | 2020-11-20 | £384,196 |
| 188 Kendal Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £334,000 | 2018-09-26 | £397,047 |
CB4 1LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 1LU 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 | 110 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 31 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 24 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 4,137 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 | 263 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Community Primary School Nuffield Road , Chesterton CB4 1TF | 3out of 4 | 499 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Primary School Campkin Road , CB4 2NB | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Hedges Primary School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,570 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 | 1,121 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 2,592 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impington Village College New Road , Impington CB24 9LX | 3out of 4 | 3,619 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,743 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 | 1,618 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,335 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 | 966 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge Herbert House , 57 Warkworth Terrace CB1 1EE | - not rated | 2,592 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 | 3,030 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CB4 Café | 150B Scotland Road | 317 yd | |
| Cater Link Limited | Chesterton Primary School Green End Road | 408 yd | |
| Lemonthyme | 1, Robert Davies Court Nuffield Road | 709 yd | |
| Chesterton Eagles Football Club | Pavilion, Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | 996 yd | |
| JACA Football | Pavilion, Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Dragon Public House | Green Dragon Public House, 5 Water Street | 597 yd | |
| Chesterton Mens Club | 172 High Street, East Chesterton | 615 yd | |
| The Golden Hind | The Golden Hind Public House, 355 Milton Road | 619 yd | |
| The Milton Arms Public House | The Milton Arms, 205 Milton Road | 746 yd | |
| Partyman World of Play | 8 Mercers Row | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| banana leaf sweet and savoury | 190 Green End Road | 265 yd | |
| The Mermaid | 207B Green End Road | 399 yd | |
| The Chef & Spices | 180 High Street, East Chesterton | 596 yd | |
| Stuff My Pitta | Green Dragon Public House, 5 Water Street | 597 yd | |
| Small Fry Takeaway | 97 High Street, East Chesterton | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 184 - 188 High Street, East Chesterton | 556 yd | |
| Rayyan supermarket | 116 High Street, East Chesterton | 706 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 129 Milton Road | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Georges Club ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH CHESTERFIELD ROAD | 359 yd | |
| Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| Simoco Sports Ground (Closed) Logans Way | grass pitches | 1,072 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.