Mariners Way is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 1ZA is located in the West Chesterton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mariners Way, Cambridge, CB4 1ZA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 1JW, CB4 1JP, CB4 1HL, CB4 1BN, CB4 1JX, CB4 1BJ, CB5 8NZ, CB4 1JL, CB5 8NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB4 1ZA is primarily male, with 54.7% 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 | 43.8% | 45.3% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 56.2% | 54.7% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 1ZA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% 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 | 60.5% | 54.3% | -6.2% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.1% | 31.1% | 6.0% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 7.3% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.6%) 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 | 57.4% | 57% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 34.6% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 6.3% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| 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 1ZA this area, 2.7% 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 83.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -13.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 76.2% | 83.6% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 49.8% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.3% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 87.2% | 77.7% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, just 46.2% 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 | 47.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -37.0% |
| European Union | 23.8% | 21.6% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 15.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 15.7% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 10.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.2% | 8.5% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| Oceania | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.8% 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 | 46% | 46% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -37.2% |
| 10+ Years | 19.1% | 14.8% | -4.3% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.6% | 9.7% | -3.9% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.2% | 16% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 13.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 13.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.1% | 76.7% | -21.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 8.1% | 1.5% | 6.6% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central Asia | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 30.9% | 46.2% | -15.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Jewish | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 11.9% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mariners Way was 60.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.7% lower than the Arbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mariners Way has the 50th lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Arbury and the 171st lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 The Eights Marina Mariners Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2022-04-08 | £589,787 |
| 23 The Eights Marina Mariners Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2022-03-10 | £557,749 |
| 16 The Eights Marina Mariners Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2021-12-22 | £741,505 |
| 19 The Eights Marina Mariners Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-04-23 | £724,006 |
| 30 The Eights Marina Mariners Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-01-15 | £603,545 |
CB4 1ZA 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 1ZA 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 | 112 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Education | 36 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 654 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,539 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 3,938 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Primary School 19 Norfolk Street , CB1 2LD | 4out of 4 | 844 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Street CofE Primary School Lower Park Street , CB5 8AR | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Green End Road , Chesterton CB4 1RW | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbury Primary School Carlton Way , CB4 2DE | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,638 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 3,312 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 | 2,833 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 2,872 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 4,020 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 | 727 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge Herbert House , 57 Warkworth Terrace CB1 1EE | - not rated | 990 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cambridge Vice Chancellor's Office, University Offices , The Old Schools CB2 1TN | - not rated | 1,529 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navadhanya | 70 Newmarket Road | 388 yd | |
| Christ Church | Christ Church Christchurch Street | 456 yd | |
| ALFORNO CAMBRIDGE LTD | Engineers House Riverside | 532 yd | |
| Amelie Restaurants | Grafton Centre, Grafton Centre Fitzroy Street | 538 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Central Court, Grafton Centre Fitzroy Street | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Burleigh Arms | The Burleigh Arms, 9 - 11 Newmarket Road | 432 yd | |
| Fort St George | Fort St George, Midsummer Common Victoria Avenue | 451 yd | |
| The Corner House | The Corner House, 231 Newmarket Road | 588 yd | |
| Old Spring Public House | The Old Spring, 1 Ferry Path | 721 yd | |
| WT's Sports Bar Ltd | 39B Burleigh Street | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Pod 3, Food Social | Grafton Centre, Grafton Centre Fitzroy Street | 538 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Cheddars Lane | 554 yd | |
| Flames kebab | 301 Newmarket Road | 716 yd | |
| The Vegan Witch | The Snug, 170 East Road | 723 yd | |
| Greggs | 10 Fitzroy Street | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Cheddars Lane | 554 yd | |
| Waitrose | 6 - 8 Fitzroy Street | 730 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Unit 1, 172 East Road | 745 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 10a, Cambridge Retail Park Newmarket Road | 779 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 179 - 185 Chesterton Road | 787 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Chesterton Indoor Bowls Club Logans Way | indoor bowls | 265 yd |
| Active4Less (Cambridge) (Closed) Newmarket Road | health and fitness suite | 392 yd |
| Simoco Sports Ground (Closed) Logans Way | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Pure Gym (Cambridge Grafton Centre) GRAFTON CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Cambridge) UNIT 2A UNIT 2A COLDHAMS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 925 yd |
| Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge Campus) (Closed) EAST ROAD | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| Christ'S Pieces Emmanuel Road | tennis courts | 967 yd |
| Jesus Green Lido JESUS GREEN JESUS GREEN VICTORIA AVENUE | swimming pool | 987 yd |
| Jesus College | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 996 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 | 138.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.