Nuns Way is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 2NT is located in the King's Hedges electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nuns Way, Cambridge, CB4 2NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 2NS, CB4 2LY, CB4 2LS, CB4 2LU, CB4 2LR, CB4 2UJ, CB4 2NR, CB4 2LJ, CB4 2LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB4 2NT is primarily male, with 60.7% of the population 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 | 51.8% | 39.3% | -12.5% | 51.0% | -11.7% |
| Male | 48.2% | 60.7% | 12.5% | 49.0% | 11.7% |
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 2NT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 86.1% 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 | 45.8% | 86.1% | 40.3% | 37.9% | 48.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 8.5% | -25.9% | 44.2% | -35.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 0.9% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 3.2% | -8.7% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 42.7% | 53.4% | 10.7% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 36% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 6.6% | -7.7% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 2NT this area, 9.8% 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 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 9.8% | -9.6% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 7% | -10.4% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 10.2% | 7.0% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 11.5% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 49.7% | 20.1% | 33.8% | 15.9% |
| Other | 7.9% | 1.9% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 87.9% | 94.1% | 6.2% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 87.5% | 10.3% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 12.7% | 9.2% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0.2% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 2.6% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.5% | 87.8% | 11.3% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 2.8% | -5.0% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 2.3% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.7% | 76.7% | -15.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 27.6% | 13.5% | 14.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 71.2% | 46.2% | 25.0% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 1.2% | 6.0% | -4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nuns Way was 69.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.3% lower than the Arbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nuns Way has the 56th highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Arbury and the 195th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 Nuns Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,500 | 2024-05-08 | £359,231 |
| 222 Nuns Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-04-14 | £398,433 |
| 276 Nuns Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-04-30 | £420,237 |
| 236 Nuns Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2019-09-06 | £395,738 |
| 222 Nuns Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2018-10-05 | £399,669 |
CB4 2NT 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 | 263 |
| Part-Time Employee | 90 |
| Other | 43 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Education | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 57 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 643 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 3,104 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 3,747 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Hedges Primary School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 57 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Primary School Campkin Road , CB4 2NB | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Laurence Catholic Primary School Arbury Road , CB4 2JX | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Park Community Primary School Ringfort Road , Orchard Park CB4 2GR | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbury Primary School Carlton Way , CB4 2DE | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Community school | 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 | 735 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impington Village College New Road , Impington CB24 9LX | 3out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 3,341 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 5,026 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 | 499 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 5,348 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Arts and Sciences Sixth Form and Tutorial College 1 High Street , Chesterton CB4 1NQ | - not rated | 1,794 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College School 73 Grange Road , CB3 9AB | - not rated | 3,244 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 | 3,384 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Bread Co-Operative | Unit 3 Kilmaine Close | 290 yd | |
| Football Fun Factory (030) | Cambridge Regional College Kings Hedges Drive | 652 yd | |
| Cambridge Gurdwara | Cambridge Gurdwara Arbury Court | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flaming Wok | 88 Campkin Road | 414 yd | |
| Golden Crown | 2 Arbury Court | 848 yd | |
| Arbury Court Fish Bar | 42 Arbury Court | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | Post Office, 50 Arbury Court | 840 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nunns Way Recreation Ground Nuns Way | cycling, grass pitches | 189 yd |
| Grove Primary School CAMPKIN ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 449 yd |
| Cambridge Regional College Sports Centre KINGS HEDGES ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 503 yd |
| Kings Hedges Learner Pool BUCHAN STREET | swimming pool | 691 yd |
| North Cambridge Academy ARBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 707 yd |
| St Albans Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND ST ALBANS ROAD | grass pitches | 992 yd |
| Meadows Community Centre ST. CATHARINES ROAD | grass pitches | 1,045 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 | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.