Evergreens is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 1UP is located in the East Chesterton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Evergreens, Cambridge, CB4 1UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 1RW, CB4 1RN, CB4 1RZ, CB4 1LU, CB4 1LX, CB4 1SQ, CB4 1RL, CB4 1QL, CB4 1QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB4 1UP is primarily male, with 56.5% of the population 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 | 46.7% | 43.5% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -7.5% |
| Male | 53.3% | 56.5% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 7.5% |
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 1UP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.3% 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 | 46.9% | 64.3% | 17.4% | 37.9% | 26.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 19.9% | -11.5% | 44.2% | -24.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 8% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 7.7% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.4% | 59.2% | 17.8% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 28.1% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 8.1% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 3.6% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 5.3% | 1.1% | -4.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 45.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 19.1% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 6% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 16.6% | 8.4% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.1% | 8.5% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 45.2% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 11.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.9% 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 | 6.2% | 3.4% | -2.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 1.1% | -3.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 2.5% | 9.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 19.7% | 19.7% | 0.5% | 19.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 81.5% | 53.9% | -27.6% | 81.4% | -27.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, just 44.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 44.6% | -32.5% | 83.2% | -38.6% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 34% | 25.2% | 6.1% | 27.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 8.6% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 7.5% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.8% | 44.4% | -31.4% | 83.2% | -38.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 26.4% | 22.0% | 9.8% | 16.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 8.1% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 17.5% | 10.0% | 2.2% | 15.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 3.6% | -7.0% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.2% | 76.7% | -35.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 13% | 0.6% | 12.4% |
| Portugal | 12.2% | 0.5% | 11.7% |
| Lithuania | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 20.6% | 6.0% | 14.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Evergreens was 154.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.8% higher than the East Chesterton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Evergreens has the 8th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in East Chesterton and the 77th highest crime rate of 395 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Evergreens, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2022-11-24 | £644,720 |
| 11 Evergreens, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-12-09 | £417,884 |
| 24 Evergreens, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £536,000 | 2017-03-03 | £606,960 |
| 14 Evergreens, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2014-08-29 | £464,564 |
| 8 Evergreens, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2008-01-22 | £343,340 |
CB4 1UP 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CB4 1UP 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 | 110 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 31 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 24 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 1,469 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 4,355 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 | 50 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Community VA Junior School Nuffield Road , Chesterton CB4 1TF | - not rated | 524 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Community Primary School Nuffield Road , Chesterton CB4 1TF | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Primary School Campkin Road , CB4 2NB | 3out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 1,400 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 | 1,286 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 2,461 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 | 1,848 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Maths School 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 2,757 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridgeshire College of Agriculture and Horticulture Landbeach Road , Milton CB4 6DB | - not rated | 3,349 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,147 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,147 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 | 911 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rees Thomas Special School Downhams Lane , CB4 1YB | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cambridge Learning Base Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Student Support Centre (PRU) Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 1,383 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 | 159 yd | |
| Cater Link Limited | Chesterton Primary School Green End Road | 567 yd | |
| Chesterton Eagles Football Club | Pavilion, Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | 863 yd | |
| JACA Football | Pavilion, Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | 863 yd | |
| Lemonthyme | 1, Robert Davies Court Nuffield Road | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Dragon Public House | Green Dragon Public House, 5 Water Street | 439 yd | |
| Chesterton Mens Club | 172 High Street, East Chesterton | 459 yd | |
| The Milton Arms Public House | The Milton Arms, 205 Milton Road | 737 yd | |
| The Golden Hind | The Golden Hind Public House, 355 Milton Road | 773 yd | |
| Partyman World of Play | 8 Mercers Row | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| banana leaf sweet and savoury | 190 Green End Road | 113 yd | |
| The Mermaid | 207B Green End Road | 245 yd | |
| Stuff My Pitta | Green Dragon Public House, 5 Water Street | 439 yd | |
| The Chef & Spices | 180 High Street, East Chesterton | 439 yd | |
| Small Fry Takeaway | 97 High Street, East Chesterton | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 184 - 188 High Street, East Chesterton | 398 yd | |
| Rayyan supermarket | 116 High Street, East Chesterton | 557 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 129 Milton Road | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Georges Club ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH CHESTERFIELD ROAD | 435 yd | |
| Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Simoco Sports Ground (Closed) Logans Way | grass pitches | 916 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 | 43.8% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.64 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.64 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.