Hanson Court is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 2SD 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 Hanson Court, Cambridge, CB4 2SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 2RX, CB4 2SF, CB4 2RU, CB4 2SE, CB4 2RY, CB4 2SP, CB4 2SA, CB4 2SR, CB4 2RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB4 2SD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 51.2% | 49.5% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.5% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 2SD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 42% | 46.7% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 33.1% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 13.2% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.7% | 41.4% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 39.6% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 13.7% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.5% | 24.6% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 10.2% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 14.5% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -10.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 34.8% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 7.8% | 2.7% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 9.6% | 7.4% | -2.2% | 1.1% | 6.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 1.2% | -3.6% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 78.6% | 68.8% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -12.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 65.8% 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 | 78.6% | 65.8% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 19.6% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 13.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 9% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78% | 66% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 12.1% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 10.3% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 8.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.5% | 76.7% | -24.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hanson Court was 129.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.4% higher than the Arbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hanson Court has the 23rd highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Arbury and the 95th highest crime rate of 395 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Hanson Court, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-08-10 | £224,485 |
| 16 Hanson Court, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2020-07-24 | £223,007 |
| 16 Hanson Court, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £248,100 | 2016-08-25 | £237,460 |
| 16 Hanson Court, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2013-07-19 | £188,345 |
| 18 Hanson Court, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £99,950 | 2009-07-10 | £161,295 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| 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 | 321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 2,732 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,794 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 3,690 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Laurence Catholic Primary School Arbury Road , CB4 2JX | - not rated | 435 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Laurence Catholic Primary School Arbury Road , CB4 2JX | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Primary School Campkin Road , CB4 2NB | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Hedges Primary School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Infants' School Cameron Road , CB4 2LX | - not rated | 611 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 | 506 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impington Village College New Road , Impington CB4 9LX | - not rated | 2,298 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 | 1,072 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridgeshire College of Agriculture and Horticulture Landbeach Road , Milton CB4 6DB | - not rated | 3,682 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Maths School 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 3,717 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,964 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,964 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 | 743 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 2out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Student Support Centre (PRU) Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Cambridge Learning Base Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 1,153 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 | 487 yd | |
| Daily Bread Co-Operative | Unit 3 Kilmaine Close | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carlton Arms Public House | The Carlton Arms Carlton Way | 877 yd | |
| The Milton Arms Public House | The Milton Arms, 205 Milton Road | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Crown | 2 Arbury Court | 509 yd | |
| Arbury Court Fish Bar | 42 Arbury Court | 526 yd | |
| Flaming Wok | 88 Campkin Road | 898 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Unit 7, Orchard House Unwin Square | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | Post Office, 50 Arbury Court | 464 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 4, Orchard House Unwin Square | 967 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Hedges Learner Pool BUCHAN STREET | swimming pool | 382 yd |
| Grove Primary School CAMPKIN ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 518 yd |
| St Albans Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND ST ALBANS ROAD | grass pitches | 528 yd |
| North Cambridge Academy ARBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 540 yd |
| Meadows Community Centre ST. CATHARINES ROAD | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Arbury Primary School CARLTON WAY | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Nunns Way Recreation Ground Nuns Way | cycling, grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Castle School COURTNEY WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,003 yd |
| Orchard Park CRANESBILL CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,054 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 | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 257.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.