Carlton Way is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 2BY is located in the Arbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carlton Way, Cambridge, CB4 2BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 2BZ, CB4 2BX, CB4 2DA, CB4 3RS, CB4 3NU, CB4 3SA, CB4 2DX, CB4 3SB, CB4 3RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB4 2BY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 52.6% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 50% | 47.4% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 40% | 37.3% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 50.2% | 4.5% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 46.8% | 50.2% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 32.4% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 12.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 69%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 10.7% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 3% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 5.5% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 6.3% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -10.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.4% | 69% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 35.2% |
| Other | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 83.2% | 80.2% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -1.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 68% 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 | 71% | 68% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 15.9% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 8.4% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 3.9% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71% | 67.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 15.8% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 4.8% | -8.1% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlton Way was 77.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.0% higher than the Arbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carlton Way has the 52nd highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Arbury and the 184th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Carlton Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2022-12-15 | £163,315 |
| 23 Carlton Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2013-12-16 | £170,335 |
| 7 Carlton Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2009-08-14 | £470,222 |
| 23 Carlton Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2008-01-15 | £173,623 |
| 41 Carlton Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2004-09-24 | £185,179 |
CB4 2BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 40 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,462 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 3,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 3,760 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbury Primary School Carlton Way , CB4 2DE | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Frenchs Road , CB4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Primary School Warwick Road , CB4 3HN | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Community school | 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 |
| St Laurence Catholic Primary School Arbury Road , CB4 2JX | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 647 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 2,331 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impington Village College New Road , Impington CB24 9LX | 3out of 4 | 3,092 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 4,427 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 | 2,032 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,386 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 5,435 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 | 621 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 927 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 | 1,523 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College School 73 Grange Road , CB3 9AB | - not rated | 1,727 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 | 2,057 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 Camtown | 74 Akeman Street | 355 yd | |
| Coffee Tree Cambridge | 184A Histon Road | 589 yd | |
| Richard Newcombe Court | Richard Newcombe Court Rackham Close | 656 yd | |
| Tandoori palace | 68 Histon Road | 813 yd | |
| Cambridge Gurdwara | Cambridge Gurdwara Arbury Court | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carlton Arms Public House | The Carlton Arms Carlton Way | 54 yd | |
| The Carpenters Arms | The Carpenters Arms, 182 - 186 Victoria Road | 796 yd | |
| The Portland Arms | The Portland Arms, 129 Chesterton Road | 1,001 yd | |
| The Grapes | The Grapes, 19 Histon Road | 1,010 yd | |
| Boathouse Public House | The Boathouse, 14 Chesterton Road | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Wok Ltd | 191 Histon Road | 543 yd | |
| Arbury Court Fish Bar | 42 Arbury Court | 773 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 113 Histon Road | 782 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 175 Victoria Road | 822 yd | |
| Golden Crown | 2 Arbury Court | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 175 Histon Road | 559 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, 157 Histon Road | 645 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 2, 157 Histon Road | 645 yd | |
| Budgens | Post Office, 50 Arbury Court | 798 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 3 Milton Road | 983 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arbury Primary School CARLTON WAY | grass pitches | 269 yd |
| Castle School COURTNEY WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 510 yd |
| Chesterton Sports Centre Gilbert Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 538 yd |
| Cambridge City Fc (Closed) Milton Road | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Cambridge Squash Club (Closed) Histon Road | squash courts | 804 yd |
| Nci Sports And Social Club HOLLAND STREET | 863 yd | |
| Fitzwilliam College Sports Ground OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 921 yd |
| St Albans Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND ST ALBANS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| North Cambridge Academy ARBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,030 yd |
| Meadows Community Centre ST. CATHARINES ROAD | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 121.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.