Pentland Place is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 2DX is located in the West Chesterton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pentland Place, Cambridge, CB4 2DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 2BZ, CB4 2BX, CB4 2DB, CB4 2DD, CB4 2DA, CB4 2BY, CB4 3PD, CB4 3NZ, CB4 2DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB4 2DX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents 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 | 50.3% | 49.7% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.3% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CB4 2DX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.6% | 37.8% | -3.8% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 53.1% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 4.4% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89%) 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 | 57.8% | 62% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 13.6% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 27% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 8.3% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 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 2DX this area, 7.2% 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 71.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.5% | 7.2% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 6.9% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 6.5% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -10.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.2% | 71.4% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 37.6% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 92.2% | 88.5% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 69.6% 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 | 75.1% | 69.6% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 17% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 4.8% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 1.8% | -3.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.5% | 68.9% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 16.3% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 3.3% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 8.9% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 2.7% | -7.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pentland Place was 14.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.5% lower than the Arbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pentland Place has the 11th lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Arbury and the 30th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 64.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Pentland Place, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-04-17 | £315,000 |
| 2 Pentland Place, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2021-05-28 | £365,573 |
| 5 Pentland Place, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2017-12-20 | £274,880 |
| 1 Pentland Place, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2017-09-29 | £274,805 |
| 2 Pentland Place, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2017-09-22 | £287,249 |
CB4 2DX 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 | 128 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 44 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 3,253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 3,608 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 | 186 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Frenchs Road , CB4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 585 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Primary School Warwick Road , CB4 3HN | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Laurence Catholic Primary School Arbury Road , CB4 2JX | 3out of 4 | 1,063 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 | 578 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 2,256 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impington Village College New Road , Impington CB24 9LX | 3out of 4 | 3,116 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 4,317 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 | 1,948 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,317 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 5,381 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 | 478 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 773 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 | 1,365 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College School 73 Grange Road , CB3 9AB | - not rated | 1,792 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 | 2,043 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 | 444 yd | |
| Cambridge Gurdwara | Cambridge Gurdwara Arbury Court | 720 yd | |
| Coffee Tree Cambridge | 184A Histon Road | 722 yd | |
| Richard Newcombe Court | Richard Newcombe Court Rackham Close | 773 yd | |
| Hakka Restaurant | 24 Milton Road | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carlton Arms Public House | The Carlton Arms Carlton Way | 145 yd | |
| The Carpenters Arms | The Carpenters Arms, 182 - 186 Victoria Road | 855 yd | |
| The Portland Arms | The Portland Arms, 129 Chesterton Road | 919 yd | |
| The Waterman | The Waterman, 32 Chesterton Road | 983 yd | |
| Boathouse Public House | The Boathouse, 14 Chesterton Road | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbury Court Fish Bar | 42 Arbury Court | 641 yd | |
| Golden Wok Ltd | 191 Histon Road | 697 yd | |
| Golden Crown | 2 Arbury Court | 700 yd | |
| Renus | 26 Milton Road | 854 yd | |
| USA Chicken | 22 Milton Road | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | Post Office, 50 Arbury Court | 673 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 175 Histon Road | 708 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, 157 Histon Road | 786 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 2, 157 Histon Road | 786 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 3 Milton Road | 896 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arbury Primary School CARLTON WAY | grass pitches | 196 yd |
| Castle School COURTNEY WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 356 yd |
| Chesterton Sports Centre Gilbert Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 470 yd |
| Cambridge City Fc (Closed) Milton Road | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Nci Sports And Social Club HOLLAND STREET | 857 yd | |
| North Cambridge Academy ARBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 900 yd |
| Cambridge Squash Club (Closed) Histon Road | squash courts | 947 yd |
| St Albans Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND ST ALBANS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,052 yd |
| Jesus Green Lido JESUS GREEN JESUS GREEN VICTORIA AVENUE | swimming pool | 1,052 yd |
| Fitzwilliam College Sports Ground OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,076 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 | 111.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.