Fallowfield is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 1PD 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 Fallowfield, Cambridge, CB4 1PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 1SQ, CB4 1PE, CB4 1RN, CB4 1RL, CB4 1RW, CB4 1RJ, CB4 1SW, CB4 1PB, CB4 1RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB4 1PD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents 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 | 49.2% | 48.2% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 50.8% | 51.8% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 1PD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 49% | 46.3% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 37.2% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10.1% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 53.6% | 48.6% | -5.0% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 35.8% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 11.5% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 54.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 12% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 9% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 14% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 8% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.8% | 54.3% | 12.5% | 33.8% | 20.5% |
| Other | 11% | 1.7% | -9.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 88.2% | 81.6% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 0.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 65.7% 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 | 73.1% | 65.7% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| European Union | 14.6% | 16.6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 7.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.1% | 65.5% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 14% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 5.9% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 9.5% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 5% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fallowfield was 414.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 191.9% higher than the East Chesterton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fallowfield has the 2nd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in East Chesterton and the 18th highest crime rate of 395 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 157.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.4%.

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 3 39 Fallowfield, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-09-07 | £114,562 |
| Flat 2 39 Fallowfield, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-05-16 | £239,014 |
| Flat 3 41 Fallowfield, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,625 | 2020-03-20 | £140,327 |
| Flat 2 39 Fallowfield, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2019-01-25 | £252,731 |
| Flat 5 41 Fallowfield, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2017-10-19 | £308,367 |
| Full-Time Employee | 147 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 44 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 4,576 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 | 181 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Community VA Junior School Nuffield Road , Chesterton CB4 1TF | - not rated | 548 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Community Primary School Nuffield Road , Chesterton CB4 1TF | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Primary School Campkin Road , CB4 2NB | 3out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 1,556 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 | 1,509 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 2,141 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 2,141 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 2,466 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 | 2,050 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Maths School 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 2,673 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridgeshire College of Agriculture and Horticulture Landbeach Road , Milton CB4 6DB | - not rated | 3,396 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,064 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,064 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 1,025 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rees Thomas Special School Downhams Lane , CB4 1YB | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cambridge Learning Base Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Student Support Centre (PRU) Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 204 yd | |
| Cater Link Limited | Chesterton Primary School Green End Road | 700 yd | |
| Innovia Technology-Office | St Andrews House St Andrews Road | 916 yd | |
| Chesterton Eagles Football Club | Pavilion, Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | 935 yd | |
| JACA Football | Pavilion, Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Dragon Public House | Green Dragon Public House, 5 Water Street | 393 yd | |
| Chesterton Mens Club | 172 High Street, East Chesterton | 466 yd | |
| Partyman World of Play | 8 Mercers Row | 659 yd | |
| Bottisham Community Sports And Social Club | 31 Downing Close, Bottisham | 815 yd | |
| The Golden Hind | The Golden Hind Public House, 355 Milton Road | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| banana leaf sweet and savoury | 190 Green End Road | 157 yd | |
| The Mermaid | 207B Green End Road | 193 yd | |
| Stuff My Pitta | Green Dragon Public House, 5 Water Street | 393 yd | |
| The Chef & Spices | 180 High Street, East Chesterton | 443 yd | |
| Small Fry Takeaway | 97 High Street, East Chesterton | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 184 - 188 High Street, East Chesterton | 390 yd | |
| Rayyan supermarket | 116 High Street, East Chesterton | 591 yd | |
| Aldi Store | 393 Newmarket Road | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Georges Club ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH CHESTERFIELD ROAD | 657 yd | |
| Simoco Sports Ground (Closed) Logans Way | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Cambridge United (The Abbey Stadium) ABBEY STADIUM ABBEY STADIUM NEWMARKET ROAD | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 92.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.7% |
| 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 | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.