Brimley Road is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 2DQ 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 Brimley Road, Cambridge, CB4 2DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 2DL, CB4 2DH, CB4 2DJ, CB4 2DW, CB4 2DN, CB4 2DG, CB4 2EJ, CB4 2DE, CB4 2EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB4 2DQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.5% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.5% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 36% | 40.2% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 47.3% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6.8% | -0.4% | 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 | 46.1% | 49.7% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 34.9% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 13% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 45.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 17.2% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 6.8% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 11.5% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 3.9% | -2.9% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 12.2% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 45.9% | 16.8% | 33.8% | 12.1% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.5% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 3.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 85.4% | 76.2% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -5.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 65.9% 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 | 76.2% | 65.9% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -17.3% |
| European Union | 13.1% | 12.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 11.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.6% | 65.9% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -17.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 20% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 6.5% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 2.9% | -6.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 11.2% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brimley Road was 9.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.6% lower than the Arbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brimley Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Arbury and the 14th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Brimley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £457,000 | 2024-12-02 | £472,529 |
| 3 Brimley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £271,800 | 2015-06-15 | £349,176 |
| 19 Brimley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2015-06-01 | £353,287 |
| 19 Brimley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £191,100 | 2013-03-08 | £312,150 |
| 1 Brimley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2009-02-09 | £426,040 |
The percentage of student residents living in CB4 2DQ 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 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 3,008 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 3,641 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 | 207 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Laurence Catholic Primary School Arbury Road , CB4 2JX | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Primary School Campkin Road , CB4 2NB | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Frenchs Road , CB4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 716 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 883 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 2,518 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impington Village College New Road , Impington CB24 9LX | 3out of 4 | 2,816 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 4,500 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 | 1,608 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,579 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 | 657 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 860 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 | 1,396 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College School 73 Grange Road , CB3 9AB | - not rated | 2,137 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 | 2,372 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 | 451 yd | |
| Cafe Camtown | 74 Akeman Street | 774 yd | |
| Cafe 121 | 121 Milton Road | 925 yd | |
| Coffee Tree Cambridge | 184A Histon Road | 1,011 yd | |
| Richard Newcombe Court | Richard Newcombe Court Rackham Close | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carlton Arms Public House | The Carlton Arms Carlton Way | 375 yd | |
| The Milton Arms Public House | The Milton Arms, 205 Milton Road | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbury Court Fish Bar | 42 Arbury Court | 393 yd | |
| Golden Crown | 2 Arbury Court | 441 yd | |
| Milton House Takeaway | 113 Milton Road | 922 yd | |
| The viking | 115 Milton Road | 922 yd | |
| Golden Wok Ltd | 191 Histon Road | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | Post Office, 50 Arbury Court | 397 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 129 Milton Road | 921 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 175 Histon Road | 965 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, 157 Histon Road | 1,062 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 2, 157 Histon Road | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arbury Primary School CARLTON WAY | grass pitches | 161 yd |
| Castle School COURTNEY WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 522 yd |
| North Cambridge Academy ARBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 629 yd |
| Chesterton Sports Centre Gilbert Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 783 yd |
| St Albans Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND ST ALBANS ROAD | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Grove Primary School CAMPKIN ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 810 yd |
| Kings Hedges Learner Pool BUCHAN STREET | swimming pool | 837 yd |
| Meadows Community Centre ST. CATHARINES ROAD | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Cambridge City Fc (Closed) Milton Road | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Cambridge Squash Club (Closed) Histon Road | squash courts | 960 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 211.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.