Fortescue Road is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 2JT 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 Fortescue Road, Cambridge, CB4 2JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 2JJ, CB4 2JS, CB4 2JU, CB4 2JR, CB4 2RT, CB4 2RP, CB4 2JP, CB4 2RX, CB4 2EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB4 2JT 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 | 57.5% | 51.5% | -6.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 42.5% | 48.5% | 6.0% | 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 | 34.4% | 41.1% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 36.9% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 17.9% | 14% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
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 | 41.7% | 52.6% | 10.9% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 24.5% | -10.1% | 33.6% | -9.1% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 18.2% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 2JT this area, 29% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 29% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 6.5% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 8.9% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 8.4% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 40.2% | 16.5% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 12.1% | 3.3% | -8.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 89.1% | 86.5% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 74.7% 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 | 77.8% | 74.7% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| European Union | 13.2% | 15.8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 4.4% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.8% | 74.5% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 9.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 7.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 6.2% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 2.6% | -5.3% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56% | 76.7% | -20.7% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 8.8% | 1.5% | 7.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.2% | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fortescue Road was 74.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.8% lower than the Arbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fortescue Road has the 53rd highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Arbury and the 185th highest crime rate of 395 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Fortescue Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £432,500 | 2023-11-03 | £422,110 |
| 74 Fortescue Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-10-06 | £384,726 |
| 18 Fortescue Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,500 | 2019-05-30 | £229,481 |
| 46 Fortescue Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2016-12-13 | £356,503 |
| 18 Fortescue Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2014-12-05 | £191,800 |
CB4 2JT 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 259 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 2,916 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 3,553 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 | 527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Primary School Campkin Road , CB4 2NB | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Laurence Catholic Primary School Arbury Road , CB4 2JX | - not rated | 598 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Laurence Catholic Primary School Arbury Road , CB4 2JX | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Hedges Primary School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 421 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impington Village College New Road , Impington CB4 9LX | - not rated | 2,505 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,246 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Maths School 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 3,514 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridgeshire College of Agriculture and Horticulture Landbeach Road , Milton CB4 6DB | - not rated | 3,822 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,752 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,752 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 | 686 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 2out of 4 | 860 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Student Support Centre (PRU) Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 911 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Cambridge Learning Base Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 944 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | 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 | 335 yd | |
| Cafe 121 | 121 Milton Road | 998 yd | |
| Daily Bread Co-Operative | Unit 3 Kilmaine Close | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carlton Arms Public House | The Carlton Arms Carlton Way | 697 yd | |
| The Milton Arms Public House | The Milton Arms, 205 Milton Road | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbury Court Fish Bar | 42 Arbury Court | 347 yd | |
| Golden Crown | 2 Arbury Court | 349 yd | |
| Flaming Wok | 88 Campkin Road | 975 yd | |
| The viking | 115 Milton Road | 1,005 yd | |
| Milton House Takeaway | 113 Milton Road | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | Post Office, 50 Arbury Court | 295 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 129 Milton Road | 979 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Cambridge Academy ARBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 452 yd |
| Arbury Primary School CARLTON WAY | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Grove Primary School CAMPKIN ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 540 yd |
| Kings Hedges Learner Pool BUCHAN STREET | swimming pool | 578 yd |
| St Albans Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND ST ALBANS ROAD | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Meadows Community Centre ST. CATHARINES ROAD | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Castle School COURTNEY WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Nunns Way Recreation Ground Nuns Way | cycling, grass pitches | 892 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 | 143 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.