Franks Lane is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 1RR 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 Franks Lane, Cambridge, CB4 1RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 1TL, CB4 1SW, CB4 1RP, CB4 1TZ, CB4 1PE, CB4 1TN, CB4 1PD, CB4 1SQ, CB4 1RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB4 1RR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 47.3% | 47.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 52.7% | 52.1% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 1RR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.2% 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 | 31.5% | 55.2% | 23.7% | 37.9% | 17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 33.1% | -22.0% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 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 | 51.4% | 47.7% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 36.1% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 9.5% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 55.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24% | 10.9% | -13.1% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 10.7% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 7.3% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 8.3% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.6% | 55.5% | 21.9% | 33.8% | 21.7% |
| Other | 5.6% | 4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 8.5% | 3.5% | -5.0% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| White | 81.9% | 83.7% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 2.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 70.4% 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 | 80.7% | 70.4% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 19.1% | 12.6% | 6.1% | 13.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 5.7% | -2.8% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.5% | 70.4% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 15% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 9.1% | 6.0% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 3.2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 2.2% | -6.5% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 6.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 13.4% | 6.0% | 7.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Franks Lane was 109.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.0% lower than the East Chesterton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Franks Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in East Chesterton and the 118th highest crime rate of 395 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Franks Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £522,000 | 2023-07-14 | £503,893 |
| 43 Franks Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2022-04-29 | £472,242 |
| 31 Franks Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2021-09-30 | £467,649 |
| 39 Franks Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £408,000 | 2018-08-14 | £442,530 |
| 51 Franks Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2017-11-28 | £391,389 |
| Full-Time Employee | 193 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Education | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,965 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 4,524 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 | 253 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Community VA Junior School Nuffield Road , Chesterton CB4 1TF | - not rated | 351 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Community Primary School Nuffield Road , Chesterton CB4 1TF | 3out of 4 | 366 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Primary School Campkin Road , CB4 2NB | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 1,697 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 | 1,541 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 2,282 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 2,282 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 2,672 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 | 1,959 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Maths School 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 2,873 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridgeshire College of Agriculture and Horticulture Landbeach Road , Milton CB4 6DB | - not rated | 3,192 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,264 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,264 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 | 1,194 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rees Thomas Special School Downhams Lane , CB4 1YB | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cambridge Learning Base Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Student Support Centre (PRU) Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 1,682 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 | 373 yd | |
| Cater Link Limited | Chesterton Primary School Green End Road | 559 yd | |
| Lemonthyme | 1, Robert Davies Court Nuffield Road | 777 yd | |
| Stir Bakery | 156 Cowley Road | 987 yd | |
| Raj's | 100 Cowley Road | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Dragon Public House | Green Dragon Public House, 5 Water Street | 600 yd | |
| Chesterton Mens Club | 172 High Street, East Chesterton | 666 yd | |
| Bottisham Community Sports And Social Club | 31 Downing Close, Bottisham | 789 yd | |
| The Golden Hind | The Golden Hind Public House, 355 Milton Road | 794 yd | |
| Partyman World of Play | 8 Mercers Row | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| banana leaf sweet and savoury | 190 Green End Road | 308 yd | |
| The Mermaid | 207B Green End Road | 393 yd | |
| Stuff My Pitta | Green Dragon Public House, 5 Water Street | 600 yd | |
| The Chef & Spices | 180 High Street, East Chesterton | 643 yd | |
| Small Fry Takeaway | 97 High Street, East Chesterton | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 184 - 188 High Street, East Chesterton | 591 yd | |
| Rayyan supermarket | 116 High Street, East Chesterton | 787 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Georges Club ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH CHESTERFIELD ROAD | 646 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 | 162.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.