Mays Way is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 1UB 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 Mays Way, Cambridge, CB4 1UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 1UA, CB4 1BS, CB4 1TY, CB4 1TX, CB4 1UE, CB4 1TZ, CB4 1UD, CB4 1PE, CB4 1UG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB4 1UB 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 1UB, 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 Mays Way 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.
Mays Way 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mays Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £414,000 | 2016-02-17 | £466,169 |
| 4 Mays Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2001-10-12 | £428,805 |
| 6 Mays Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2000-01-14 | £430,973 |
| 1 Mays Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 1997-05-02 | £362,981 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,989 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 4,816 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 | 475 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Community VA Junior School Nuffield Road , Chesterton CB4 1TF | - not rated | 577 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Community Primary School Nuffield Road , Chesterton CB4 1TF | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Galfrid School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Junior School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | - not rated | 1,603 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 | 1,807 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,807 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 2,447 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 2,447 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 2,651 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 | 2,248 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Maths School 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 2,743 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridgeshire College of Agriculture and Horticulture Landbeach Road , Milton CB4 6DB | - not rated | 3,327 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,127 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 | 1,317 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rees Thomas Special School Downhams Lane , CB4 1YB | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cambridge Learning Base Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Student Support Centre (PRU) Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 1,862 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 | 516 yd | |
| The Grill Brothers | 529B Newmarket Road | 832 yd | |
| Pipasha Restaurant | 529C Newmarket Road | 835 yd | |
| Cater Link Limited | Chesterton Primary School Green End Road | 837 yd | |
| Baxter Storey | Cambs Glass Stadium, 530 Newmarket Road | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottisham Community Sports And Social Club | 31 Downing Close, Bottisham | 511 yd | |
| Partyman World of Play | 8 Mercers Row | 620 yd | |
| Green Dragon Public House | Green Dragon Public House, 5 Water Street | 625 yd | |
| Chesterton Mens Club | 172 High Street, East Chesterton | 725 yd | |
| The Golden Hind | The Golden Hind Public House, 355 Milton Road | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| banana leaf sweet and savoury | 190 Green End Road | 472 yd | |
| The Mermaid | 207B Green End Road | 476 yd | |
| Stuff My Pitta | Green Dragon Public House, 5 Water Street | 625 yd | |
| The Chef & Spices | 180 High Street, East Chesterton | 703 yd | |
| London football catering | Cambs Glass Stadium, 530 Newmarket Road | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 184 - 188 High Street, East Chesterton | 649 yd | |
| Rayyan supermarket | 116 High Street, East Chesterton | 854 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Georges Club ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH CHESTERFIELD ROAD | 925 yd | |
| Cambridge United (The Abbey Stadium) ABBEY STADIUM ABBEY STADIUM NEWMARKET ROAD | grass pitches | 990 yd |
| Simoco Sports Ground (Closed) Logans Way | grass pitches | 1,087 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.