Lilywhite Drive is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 1WL is located in the West Chesterton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 2017-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lilywhite Drive, Cambridge, CB4 1WL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 1GP, CB4 1GB, CB4 3EF, CB4 3EB, CB4 3EQ, CB4 1WE, CB4 3EH, CB4 1UY, CB4 3DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB4 1WL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.3% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.7% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 1WL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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 | 45.8% | 46.5% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 41.6% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 5.5% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (91.4%) 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 | 63% | 56.7% | -6.3% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 34.7% | 8.4% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 7.1% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 1WL this area, 1% 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 77.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.7% | 1% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -17.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 5.2% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 13.5% | -2.3% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 63% | 77.1% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 43.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 91% | 81.6% | -9.4% | 81.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 65.1% 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 | 74.9% | 65.1% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| European Union | 9% | 13.9% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 7.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 7.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.7% | 65.3% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| 10+ Years | 10.1% | 13.1% | 3.0% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 8.6% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 6.6% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.1% | 37.2% | 17.9% |
| Christian | 32% | 46.2% | -14.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lilywhite Drive was 14.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.2% lower than the Arbury average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Lilywhite Drive has the 10th lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Arbury and the 28th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Emmanuel House Lilywhite Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-10-03 | £307,039 |
| 17 Emmanuel House Lilywhite Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-08-08 | £432,507 |
| 21 Emmanuel House Lilywhite Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £184,500 | 2022-06-07 | £190,945 |
| 17 Emmanuel House Lilywhite Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-01-15 | £233,659 |
| 19 Emmanuel House Lilywhite Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £198,500 | 2017-12-18 | £213,976 |
CB4 1WL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 1WL 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 | 183 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 60 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 55 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 3,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 3,933 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 | 542 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Frenchs Road , CB4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 571 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbury Primary School Carlton Way , CB4 2DE | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Street CofE Primary School Lower Park Street , CB5 8AR | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Primary School Warwick Road , CB4 3HN | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 115 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,680 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impington Village College New Road , Impington CB24 9LX | 3out of 4 | 3,784 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 | 2,430 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 3,636 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 4,702 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 582 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Arts and Sciences Sixth Form and Tutorial College 1 High Street , Chesterton CB4 1NQ | - not rated | 1,078 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 | 1,424 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College School 73 Grange Road , CB3 9AB | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Leaf | 20 Milton Road | 240 yd | |
| Hakka Restaurant | 24 Milton Road | 241 yd | |
| Subway | 18 Milton Road | 243 yd | |
| Four Seasons Takeaway | 8 Milton Road | 248 yd | |
| Cafe Bread & Butter | 6 Milton Road | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Portland Arms | The Portland Arms, 129 Chesterton Road | 242 yd | |
| Boathouse Public House | The Boathouse, 14 Chesterton Road | 313 yd | |
| The Waterman | The Waterman, 32 Chesterton Road | 314 yd | |
| Tivoli | The Tivoli, 16 Chesterton Road | 335 yd | |
| Thirsty | 46 Chesterton Road | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renus | 26 Milton Road | 234 yd | |
| USA Chicken | 22 Milton Road | 247 yd | |
| FUSION HUT | 24A - 24B Chesterton Road | 305 yd | |
| Royal Spice Indian Restraunt & Takeaway | 12B Victoria Avenue | 329 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 175 Victoria Road | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 3 Milton Road | 226 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 179 - 185 Chesterton Road | 356 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 129 Milton Road | 928 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, 157 Histon Road | 1,000 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 2, 157 Histon Road | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge City Fc (Closed) Milton Road | grass pitches | 87 yd |
| Chesterton Sports Centre Gilbert Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 222 yd |
| Jesus Green Lido JESUS GREEN JESUS GREEN VICTORIA AVENUE | swimming pool | 380 yd |
| Nci Sports And Social Club HOLLAND STREET | 389 yd | |
| Castle School COURTNEY WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 487 yd |
| Jesus Green Victoria Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 593 yd |
| Jesus College | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 720 yd |
| Arbury Primary School CARLTON WAY | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| The Glassworks Health Club THOMPSONS LANE | health and fitness suite | 858 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 | 127.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.