High Street is in Chesterton, Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 1NJ 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 High Street, Chesterton, Cambridge, CB4 1NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 1NF, CB4 1DY, CB4 1GE, CB4 1GX, CB4 1TT, CB4 1QE, CB4 1DX, CB4 1QG, CB4 1DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB4 1NJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 51.4% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 45.1% | 48.6% | 3.5% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 1NJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.2% 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 | 45.3% | 54.2% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.4% | 21.2% | -9.2% | 44.2% | -23.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 8.7% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 16.2% | 14.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
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 | 41.5% | 48.6% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 37% | 31.4% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 16.3% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 57.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 11.9% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 6.7% | 2.3% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 6% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.7% | 57.9% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 24.1% |
| Other | 8.4% | 3.5% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 88.4% | 88.9% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 70.6% 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 | 74% | 70.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| European Union | 11.3% | 17.5% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 11.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 3.7% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.4% | 70.6% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 10.7% | 3.8% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 9.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 4.6% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 52.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.4% lower than the East Chesterton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 5th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in East Chesterton and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 395 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 81 High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-12-07 | £278,378 |
| 91 High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-02-09 | £424,798 |
| 89 High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-03-31 | £390,046 |
| 93 High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-07-24 | £373,638 |
| Flat 1 81 High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2018-10-02 | £240,792 |
CB4 1NJ 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 retired residents living in CB4 1NJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Education | 27 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 4,423 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 | 642 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 921 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Community VA Junior School Nuffield Road , Chesterton CB4 1TF | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Junior School Milton Road , CB4 1UZ | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Infant School Milton Road , CB4 1UZ | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,218 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 1,865 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 | 2,116 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Maths School 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 2,279 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 3,650 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 3,650 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridgeshire College of Agriculture and Horticulture Landbeach Road , Milton CB4 6DB | - not rated | 3,929 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 (CATS and CSVPA) 1 High Street , Chesterton CB4 1NQ | - not rated | 346 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cambridge Learning Base Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 923 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CSSC Ascham Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 935 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roger Ascham School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 935 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Eagles Football Club | Pavilion, Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | 249 yd | |
| JACA Football | Pavilion, Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | 249 yd | |
| Cambridge Arts & Sciences Ltd | 1 High Street, East Chesterton | 344 yd | |
| Innovia Technology-Office | St Andrews House St Andrews Road | 408 yd | |
| CB4 Café | 150B Scotland Road | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Mens Club | 172 High Street, East Chesterton | 262 yd | |
| Green Dragon Public House | Green Dragon Public House, 5 Water Street | 375 yd | |
| The Milton Arms Public House | The Milton Arms, 205 Milton Road | 662 yd | |
| Partyman World of Play | 8 Mercers Row | 865 yd | |
| The Wrestlers | The Wrestlers, 337 Newmarket Road | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Fry Takeaway | 97 High Street, East Chesterton | 7 yd | |
| Barbarella | 39 High Street, East Chesterton | 181 yd | |
| The Chef & Spices | 180 High Street, East Chesterton | 281 yd | |
| Stuff My Pitta | Green Dragon Public House, 5 Water Street | 375 yd | |
| The Mermaid | 207B Green End Road | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayyan supermarket | 116 High Street, East Chesterton | 146 yd | |
| Tesco | 184 - 188 High Street, East Chesterton | 331 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 129 Milton Road | 604 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Cheddars Lane | 823 yd | |
| Aldi Store | 393 Newmarket Road | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | grass pitches | 274 yd |
| Simoco Sports Ground (Closed) Logans Way | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| Cambridge Chesterton Indoor Bowls Club Logans Way | indoor bowls | 714 yd |
| St Georges Club ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH CHESTERFIELD ROAD | 772 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 | 121.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.