Cheney Way is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 1UD 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 Cheney Way, Cambridge, CB4 1UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 1UE, CB4 1UG, CB4 1UH, CB4 1UQ, CB4 1UR, CB4 1UA, CB4 1TX, CB4 1UB, CB4 1UF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB4 1UD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 48.5% | 48.3% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 51.5% | 51.7% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.1% | 40.7% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 39.4% | -16.2% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 7.5% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 11.5% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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 | 44% | 48.3% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 36.3% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 12.7% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around CB4 1UD this area, 8.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 58.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 8.4% | -10.0% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 7.1% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 7.1% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 11.1% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.3% | 58.4% | 16.1% | 33.8% | 24.6% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.2% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 91.8% | 84.6% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 63.3% 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 | 81.3% | 63.3% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -19.9% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 20.7% | 11.4% | 6.1% | 14.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 8.6% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.2% | 62.5% | -17.7% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 18.1% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 10% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 7.3% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 1.9% | -9.7% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheney Way was 36.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.2% lower than the East Chesterton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cheney Way has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in East Chesterton and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Cheney Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2025-03-25 | £737,300 |
| 30 Cheney Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-05-03 | £547,814 |
| 28 Cheney Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £548,000 | 2024-04-18 | £607,740 |
| 10 Cheney Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2023-08-24 | £485,709 |
| 2 Cheney Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2021-06-30 | £545,176 |
CB4 1UD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CB4 1UD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,148 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 4,698 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Community Primary School Nuffield Road , Chesterton CB4 1TF | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Green End Road , Chesterton CB4 1RW | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fen Ditton Primary School Horningsea Road , Fen Ditton CB5 8SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Galfrid School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 1out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Primary School Campkin Road , CB4 2NB | 3out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,754 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 2,488 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 2,791 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,532 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 3,866 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 | 2,112 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,303 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 5,465 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 | 1,381 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 2,186 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge Herbert House , 57 Warkworth Terrace CB1 1EE | - not rated | 2,760 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sancton Wood School 2 St Pauls Road , CB1 2EZ | - not rated | 3,349 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 661 yd | |
| Cater Link Limited | Chesterton Primary School Green End Road | 814 yd | |
| Stir Bakery | 156 Cowley Road | 897 yd | |
| Lemonthyme | 1, Robert Davies Court Nuffield Road | 933 yd | |
| The Grill Brothers | 529B Newmarket Road | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottisham Community Sports And Social Club | 31 Downing Close, Bottisham | 473 yd | |
| Partyman World of Play | 8 Mercers Row | 781 yd | |
| Green Dragon Public House | Green Dragon Public House, 5 Water Street | 804 yd | |
| Chesterton Mens Club | 172 High Street, East Chesterton | 899 yd | |
| The Golden Hind | The Golden Hind Public House, 355 Milton Road | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| banana leaf sweet and savoury | 190 Green End Road | 608 yd | |
| The Mermaid | 207B Green End Road | 638 yd | |
| Stuff My Pitta | Green Dragon Public House, 5 Water Street | 804 yd | |
| The Chef & Spices | 180 High Street, East Chesterton | 876 yd | |
| London football catering | Cambs Glass Stadium, 530 Newmarket Road | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 184 - 188 High Street, East Chesterton | 822 yd | |
| Rayyan supermarket | 116 High Street, East Chesterton | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Georges Club ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH CHESTERFIELD ROAD | 988 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 125.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.