Pearl Close is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 1QD is located in the East Chesterton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 2005-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pearl Close, Cambridge, CB4 1QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 1AZ, CB4 1BB, CB4 1BA, CB4 1PY, CB4 1PX, CB4 1PZ, CB4 1QB, CB4 1BD, CB4 1AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB4 1QD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 53.6% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 48.2% | 46.4% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 1QD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.1% 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 | 36.8% | 52.1% | 15.3% | 37.9% | 14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 28.9% | -8.7% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 6.3% | -5.3% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 10.5% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 | 45.4% | 42.8% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 34.4% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 18.4% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 19.7% | 3.4% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 7.4% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 9% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 10.8% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.1% | 46.6% | -0.5% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 9.5% | 2% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.7% 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 | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 6.1% | 5.9% | 0.7% | 5.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 86.2% | 74.7% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -6.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 62.5% 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 | 69.8% | 62.5% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| European Union | 14.3% | 15.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 11.6% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.4% | 62.5% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 11.6% | 5.4% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 8.6% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 5.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.8% | 11.4% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.5% | 76.7% | -26.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pearl Close was 59.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.6% lower than the East Chesterton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pearl Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in East Chesterton and the 167th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Pearl Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-08-23 | £354,926 |
| 33 Pearl Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2022-12-06 | £362,700 |
| 56 Pearl Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-06-25 | £351,898 |
| 56 Pearl Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-04-06 | £367,573 |
| 34 Pearl Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2021-03-05 | £375,121 |
CB4 1QD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 1QD 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 | 154 |
| Retired | 104 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Education | 50 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 2,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 4,072 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 | 436 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Green End Road , Chesterton CB4 1RW | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbury Primary School Carlton Way , CB4 2DE | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Primary School Campkin Road , CB4 2NB | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Frenchs Road , CB4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 898 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 1,790 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,432 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impington Village College New Road , Impington CB24 9LX | 3out of 4 | 3,728 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 | 1,966 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 3,740 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 4,886 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 | 205 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 429 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge Herbert House , 57 Warkworth Terrace CB1 1EE | - not rated | 1,829 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 | 2,084 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Arts & Sciences Ltd | 1 High Street, East Chesterton | 96 yd | |
| Cafe 121 | 121 Milton Road | 278 yd | |
| Chesterton Eagles Football Club | Pavilion, Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | 283 yd | |
| JACA Football | Pavilion, Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | 283 yd | |
| Stir | 253 Chesterton Road | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Milton Arms Public House | The Milton Arms, 205 Milton Road | 547 yd | |
| Chesterton Mens Club | 172 High Street, East Chesterton | 624 yd | |
| Green Dragon Public House | Green Dragon Public House, 5 Water Street | 737 yd | |
| Old Spring Public House | The Old Spring, 1 Ferry Path | 743 yd | |
| Thirsty | 46 Chesterton Road | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbarella | 39 High Street, East Chesterton | 243 yd | |
| Milton House Takeaway | 113 Milton Road | 274 yd | |
| The viking | 115 Milton Road | 275 yd | |
| Small Fry Takeaway | 97 High Street, East Chesterton | 359 yd | |
| The Chef & Spices | 180 High Street, East Chesterton | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 129 Milton Road | 300 yd | |
| Rayyan supermarket | 116 High Street, East Chesterton | 511 yd | |
| Tesco | 184 - 188 High Street, East Chesterton | 687 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 179 - 185 Chesterton Road | 731 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 3 Milton Road | 912 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Simoco Sports Ground (Closed) Logans Way | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Cambridge Chesterton Indoor Bowls Club Logans Way | indoor bowls | 810 yd |
| Castle School COURTNEY WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 833 yd |
| St Georges Club ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH CHESTERFIELD ROAD | 864 yd | |
| North Cambridge Academy ARBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 959 yd |
| Cambridge City Fc (Closed) Milton Road | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Chesterton Sports Centre Gilbert Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,046 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 | 31.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 51.54 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 51.54 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.13 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.