Arbury Road is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 2JE 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 Arbury Road, Cambridge, CB4 2JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 2JA, CB4 2JY, CB4 2AX, CB4 2HX, CB4 2AR, CB4 2AT, CB4 1XP, CB4 2GA, CB4 1FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB4 2JE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 45.9% | 48.7% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 54.1% | 51.3% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CB4 2JE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.7% 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 | 48.8% | 51.7% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 40.2% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 3.4% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 59.5% | 56.7% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 34.4% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 7.9% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| 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 2JE this area, 6.5% 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 65.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.2% | 6.5% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 3.8% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.2% | 8% | 2.8% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 9.2% | -3.0% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.7% | 65.9% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 32.1% |
| Other | 11.6% | 2.7% | -8.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 89.4% | 84.6% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 61.3% 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 | 70.1% | 61.3% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| European Union | 16.6% | 22.6% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 16.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 6.8% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69% | 62.1% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.5% | 16% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 5.2% | -3.8% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 9.8% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 6.9% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.2% | 76.7% | -16.5% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 3.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arbury Road was 101.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.7% higher than the Arbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arbury Road has the 36th highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Arbury and the 130th highest crime rate of 395 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Arbury Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £477,000 | 2026-02-05 | £471,147 |
| 42 Arbury Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2025-08-18 | £474,298 |
| 40 Arbury Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £767,000 | 2022-09-16 | £722,851 |
| 68 Arbury Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-06-30 | £404,605 |
| 74 Arbury Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-06-01 | £402,091 |
CB4 2JE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CB4 2JE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 124 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 59 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 581 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 2,813 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 3,615 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 | - not rated | 609 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Primary School Campkin Road , CB4 2NB | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbury Primary School Carlton Way , CB4 2DE | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Junior School Milton Road , CB4 1UZ | - not rated | 979 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Infant School Milton Road , CB4 1UZ | - not rated | 979 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor - A Foundation School Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | - not rated | 419 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 419 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 2,235 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 | 1,503 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Maths School 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 2,907 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridgeshire College of Agriculture and Horticulture Landbeach Road , Milton CB4 6DB | - not rated | 3,765 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,214 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,214 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rees Thomas Special School Downhams Lane , CB4 1YB | - not rated | 391 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Student Support Centre (PRU) Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 527 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Cambridge Learning Base Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 543 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 543 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CSSC Ascham Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 615 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 121 | 121 Milton Road | 314 yd | |
| Cambridge Gurdwara | Cambridge Gurdwara Arbury Court | 408 yd | |
| Cambridge Arts & Sciences Ltd | 1 High Street, East Chesterton | 665 yd | |
| Satyam Yoga Cambridge | 2 - 4 Hawthorn Way | 787 yd | |
| Stir | 253 Chesterton Road | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Milton Arms Public House | The Milton Arms, 205 Milton Road | 300 yd | |
| The Carlton Arms Public House | The Carlton Arms Carlton Way | 1,012 yd | |
| Chesterton Mens Club | 172 High Street, East Chesterton | 1,022 yd | |
| Old Spring Public House | The Old Spring, 1 Ferry Path | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The viking | 115 Milton Road | 334 yd | |
| Milton House Takeaway | 113 Milton Road | 337 yd | |
| Golden Crown | 2 Arbury Court | 391 yd | |
| Arbury Court Fish Bar | 42 Arbury Court | 401 yd | |
| Barbarella | 39 High Street, East Chesterton | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 129 Milton Road | 276 yd | |
| Budgens | Post Office, 50 Arbury Court | 444 yd | |
| Rayyan supermarket | 116 High Street, East Chesterton | 954 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 179 - 185 Chesterton Road | 1,004 yd | |
| Tesco | 184 - 188 High Street, East Chesterton | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Cambridge Academy ARBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 390 yd |
| Grove Primary School CAMPKIN ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 625 yd |
| Castle School COURTNEY WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 656 yd |
| St Georges Club ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH CHESTERFIELD ROAD | 749 yd | |
| Arbury Primary School CARLTON WAY | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Chesterton Sports Centre Gilbert Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,006 yd |
| Cambridge City Fc (Closed) Milton Road | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Nunns Way Recreation Ground Nuns Way | cycling, grass pitches | 1,044 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 | 129.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.