Gurney Way is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 2ED 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 Gurney Way, Cambridge, CB4 2ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 3PF, CB4 2BD, CB4 3PE, CB4 1XA, CB4 3NX, CB4 1LB, CB4 1LA, CB4 2BE, CB4 2EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB4 2ED has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 49.7% | 50% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 2ED there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.6% 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 | 28.3% | 28.4% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.2% | 60.6% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 16.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.3%) 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 | 62.6% | 62.6% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 14.2% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 29.7% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 5.8% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 2ED this area, 5% 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 79.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 7.5% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 73.1% | 79.7% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 45.9% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.6% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.8% | 85.7% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 69.2% 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 | 78.4% | 69.2% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 15.1% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 7.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.4% | 69.2% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 17.2% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.8% | 6.4% | -7.4% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gurney Way was 98.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.8% higher than the Arbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gurney Way has the 34th highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Arbury and the 131st highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.6%.
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 Gurney Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £917,180 | 2023-07-10 | £961,721 |
| 15 Gurney Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2022-08-02 | £679,545 |
| 21 Gurney Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-03-25 | £662,788 |
| 18 Gurney Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-01-22 | £632,893 |
| 1A Gurney Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2019-04-15 | £565,080 |
CB4 2ED 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CB4 2ED area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 61 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Other | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,018 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 3,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 3,773 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 272 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbury Primary School Carlton Way , CB4 2DE | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Frenchs Road , CB4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 766 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Street CofE Primary School Lower Park Street , CB5 8AR | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Primary School Warwick Road , CB4 3HN | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Community school | 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 | 341 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impington Village College New Road , Impington CB24 9LX | 3out of 4 | 3,565 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,751 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 | 2,115 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 3,818 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 4,913 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 | 109 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 280 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 | 857 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 | 1,728 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College School 73 Grange Road , CB3 9AB | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hakka Restaurant | 24 Milton Road | 360 yd | |
| Banana Leaf | 20 Milton Road | 370 yd | |
| Subway | 18 Milton Road | 375 yd | |
| Four Seasons Takeaway | 8 Milton Road | 404 yd | |
| Cafe Bread & Butter | 6 Milton Road | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Portland Arms | The Portland Arms, 129 Chesterton Road | 475 yd | |
| Old Spring Public House | The Old Spring, 1 Ferry Path | 481 yd | |
| Thirsty | 46 Chesterton Road | 490 yd | |
| The Waterman | The Waterman, 32 Chesterton Road | 509 yd | |
| Boathouse Public House | The Boathouse, 14 Chesterton Road | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renus | 26 Milton Road | 352 yd | |
| USA Chicken | 22 Milton Road | 366 yd | |
| Royal Spice Indian Restraunt & Takeaway | 12B Victoria Avenue | 526 yd | |
| Milton House Takeaway | 113 Milton Road | 541 yd | |
| FUSION HUT | 24A - 24B Chesterton Road | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 179 - 185 Chesterton Road | 408 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 3 Milton Road | 441 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 129 Milton Road | 608 yd | |
| Budgens | Post Office, 50 Arbury Court | 826 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle School COURTNEY WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 245 yd |
| Cambridge City Fc (Closed) Milton Road | grass pitches | 306 yd |
| Chesterton Sports Centre Gilbert Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 344 yd |
| Jesus Green Lido JESUS GREEN JESUS GREEN VICTORIA AVENUE | swimming pool | 666 yd |
| Arbury Primary School CARLTON WAY | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Nci Sports And Social Club HOLLAND STREET | 715 yd | |
| Jesus Green Victoria Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 904 yd |
| Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| North Cambridge Academy ARBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 967 yd |
| Jesus College | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,000 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 | 120.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.