Carlton Way is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 2DG 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 2DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 2ER, CB4 2DH, CB4 2EP, CB4 2EW, CB4 2EN, CB4 2DQ, CB4 3RE, CB4 2ES, CB4 2DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB4 2DG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 54% | 52.1% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 46% | 47.9% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 2DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% 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 | 41.4% | 52.8% | 11.4% | 37.9% | 14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 34.5% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 4.7% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 6.8% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 41.8% | 54.5% | 12.7% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 30.4% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 11.6% | -6.7% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 20.9% | -12.6% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 7.7% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 14.5% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 8.9% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 40% | 18.3% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 10.8% | 3.4% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 84.4% | 78.9% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -2.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 67% 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 | 78.7% | 67% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 17% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.6% | 2% | -2.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 10% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.3% | 66.6% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -16.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 15.2% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.2% | 7.9% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.4% | 76.7% | -19.3% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlton Way was 40.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.9% lower than the Arbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carlton Way has the 28th lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Arbury and the 109th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Carlton Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,500 | 1999-10-15 | £422,717 |
| 56 Carlton Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £58,000 | 1997-07-31 | £350,651 |
CB4 2DG 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CB4 2DG 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 656 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 2,907 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 3,753 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 | 295 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Laurence Catholic Primary School Arbury Road , CB4 2JX | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Primary School Warwick Road , CB4 3HN | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Frenchs Road , CB4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 951 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Primary School Campkin Road , CB4 2NB | 3out of 4 | 956 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 | 788 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 2,610 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impington Village College New Road , Impington CB24 9LX | 3out of 4 | 2,733 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 4,607 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 | 1,606 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,672 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 | 757 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 971 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 | 1,509 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College School 73 Grange Road , CB3 9AB | - not rated | 2,158 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 | 2,436 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Gurdwara | Cambridge Gurdwara Arbury Court | 525 yd | |
| Cafe Camtown | 74 Akeman Street | 786 yd | |
| Coffee Tree Cambridge | 184A Histon Road | 994 yd | |
| Cafe 121 | 121 Milton Road | 1,036 yd | |
| Richard Newcombe Court | Richard Newcombe Court Rackham Close | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carlton Arms Public House | The Carlton Arms Carlton Way | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbury Court Fish Bar | 42 Arbury Court | 479 yd | |
| Golden Crown | 2 Arbury Court | 520 yd | |
| Golden Wok Ltd | 191 Histon Road | 907 yd | |
| Milton House Takeaway | 113 Milton Road | 1,034 yd | |
| The viking | 115 Milton Road | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | Post Office, 50 Arbury Court | 471 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 175 Histon Road | 934 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 129 Milton Road | 1,032 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, 157 Histon Road | 1,037 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 2, 157 Histon Road | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arbury Primary School CARLTON WAY | grass pitches | 198 yd |
| Castle School COURTNEY WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| St Albans Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND ST ALBANS ROAD | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| North Cambridge Academy ARBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 695 yd |
| Kings Hedges Learner Pool BUCHAN STREET | swimming pool | 765 yd |
| Meadows Community Centre ST. CATHARINES ROAD | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Grove Primary School CAMPKIN ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 848 yd |
| Chesterton Sports Centre Gilbert Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 853 yd |
| Cambridge Squash Club (Closed) Histon Road | squash courts | 862 yd |
| Cambridge City Fc (Closed) Milton Road | grass pitches | 966 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 | 113.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.