Woodhead Drive is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 1YY is located in the King's Hedges electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodhead Drive, Cambridge, CB4 1YY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 1XT, CB4 1GN, CB4 1YF, CB4 1DG, CB4 1GA, CB4 1YX, CB4 1EL, CB4 1LH, CB4 1YZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB4 1YY is primarily male, with 53.1% 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% | 46.9% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 54% | 53.1% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 1YY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% 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 | 52.7% | 49.6% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 7.6% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 57.9% | 52.7% | -5.2% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 32.7% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 9.5% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 1YY this area, 7.6% 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 68.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9% | 7.6% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 4.4% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 4.8% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 12% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.3% | 68.4% | 16.1% | 33.8% | 34.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 84.5% | 84.7% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 60.9% 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 | 75.4% | 60.9% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 21% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 14.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 9.4% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.2% | 60.9% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 22.8% | 21.6% | 9.8% | 13.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 5.4% | -10.1% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodhead Drive was 113.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.1% higher than the Arbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodhead Drive has the 28th highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Arbury and the 114th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Woodhead Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £614,000 | 2024-01-29 | £665,896 |
| 43 Woodhead Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2023-06-02 | £907,771 |
| 35 Woodhead Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2022-04-27 | £902,267 |
| 57 Woodhead Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £593,100 | 2021-06-24 | £704,980 |
| 41 Woodhead Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £832,000 | 2020-01-09 | £991,198 |
CB4 1YY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 120 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 597 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 2,814 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 3,549 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Primary School Campkin Road , CB4 2NB | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Green End Road , Chesterton CB4 1RW | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Hedges Primary School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbury Primary School Carlton Way , CB4 2DE | 3out of 4 | 1,115 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 | 416 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 2,529 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impington Village College New Road , Impington CB24 9LX | 3out of 4 | 3,112 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 4,070 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 | 1,243 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,464 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 | 875 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 892 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge Herbert House , 57 Warkworth Terrace CB1 1EE | - not rated | 2,567 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 | 2,760 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 121 | 121 Milton Road | 603 yd | |
| Cambridge Gurdwara | Cambridge Gurdwara Arbury Court | 660 yd | |
| Cater Link Limited | Chesterton Primary School Green End Road | 754 yd | |
| CB4 Café | 150B Scotland Road | 812 yd | |
| Cambridge Arts & Sciences Ltd | 1 High Street, East Chesterton | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Milton Arms Public House | The Milton Arms, 205 Milton Road | 195 yd | |
| The Golden Hind | The Golden Hind Public House, 355 Milton Road | 748 yd | |
| Chesterton Mens Club | 172 High Street, East Chesterton | 909 yd | |
| Green Dragon Public House | Green Dragon Public House, 5 Water Street | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The viking | 115 Milton Road | 631 yd | |
| Milton House Takeaway | 113 Milton Road | 635 yd | |
| Golden Crown | 2 Arbury Court | 661 yd | |
| Flaming Wok | 88 Campkin Road | 691 yd | |
| Arbury Court Fish Bar | 42 Arbury Court | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 129 Milton Road | 555 yd | |
| Budgens | Post Office, 50 Arbury Court | 712 yd | |
| Rayyan supermarket | 116 High Street, East Chesterton | 895 yd | |
| Tesco | 184 - 188 High Street, East Chesterton | 911 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Georges Club ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH CHESTERFIELD ROAD | 362 yd | |
| North Cambridge Academy ARBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 518 yd |
| Grove Primary School CAMPKIN ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 587 yd |
| Nunns Way Recreation Ground Nuns Way | cycling, grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | grass pitches | 1,018 yd |
| Castle School COURTNEY WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,073 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 | 278.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.