Hertford Street is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 3AF 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 Hertford Street, Cambridge, CB4 3AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 3AQ, CB4 3DQ, CB4 3AH, CB4 3DA, CB4 3DF, CB4 3BZ, CB4 3DH, CB4 3BY, CB4 3AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB4 3AF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 53.2% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 51.8% | 46.8% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 3AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.5% 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 | 54.6% | 60.5% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 22.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 30.7% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 4.2% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 56.3% | 61.7% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 13.3% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 27.7% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 10.2% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 3AF this area, 2.7% 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 80.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.9% | 2.7% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -10.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 8.7% | -2.4% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.2% | 80.3% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 46.5% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 87.7% | 83.1% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 66% 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% | 66% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 8% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69% | 65.8% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 12.6% | 7.0% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 6% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 8.6% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hertford Street was 58.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.2% lower than the Arbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hertford Street has the 47th lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Arbury and the 160th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Hertford Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2024-06-25 | £779,268 |
| 83 Hertford Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2020-11-06 | £778,003 |
| 65 Hertford Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2019-02-08 | £818,764 |
| 63 Hertford Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £733,000 | 2014-08-26 | £1,013,825 |
| 59 Hertford Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2013-07-02 | £907,399 |
CB4 3AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 student residents living in CB4 3AF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 59 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 53 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 3,669 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 4,086 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Frenchs Road , CB4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 483 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Street CofE Primary School Lower Park Street , CB5 8AR | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Primary School Warwick Road , CB4 3HN | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbury Primary School Carlton Way , CB4 2DE | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 1,203 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 | 641 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,875 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impington Village College New Road , Impington CB24 9LX | 3out of 4 | 4,064 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 | 2,962 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 3,597 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 4,574 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's College School 73 Grange Road , CB3 9AB | - not rated | 793 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cambridge Vice Chancellor's Office, University Offices , The Old Schools CB2 1TN | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College School West Road , CB3 9DN | - not rated | 1,372 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meghna | 205 Victoria Road | 229 yd | |
| Pakka | 71 Castle Street | 231 yd | |
| Namaste Village | 45 - 47 Castle Street | 262 yd | |
| The Architect | Architect, 43 Castle Street | 269 yd | |
| Maharajah Restaurant | 9-13 Castle Street | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Isaac Newton | Sir Isaac Newton, 84 Castle Street | 218 yd | |
| The Carpenters Arms | The Carpenters Arms, 182 - 186 Victoria Road | 238 yd | |
| The Castle Inn | Castle Inn, 36 - 38 Castle Street | 256 yd | |
| The Grapes | The Grapes, 19 Histon Road | 355 yd | |
| The Punter | The Punter, 3 Pound Hill | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon | 175 Victoria Road | 208 yd | |
| The Kiosk on the Green | Jesus Green Chesterton Lane | 217 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 113 Histon Road | 523 yd | |
| Chinese Canteen | 30 Bridge Street | 541 yd | |
| FUSION HUT | 24A - 24B Chesterton Road | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 3 Milton Road | 736 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, 157 Histon Road | 751 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 2, 157 Histon Road | 751 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 175 Histon Road | 829 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 44 - 46 Sidney Street | 881 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nci Sports And Social Club HOLLAND STREET | 272 yd | |
| The Glassworks Health Club THOMPSONS LANE | health and fitness suite | 528 yd |
| Jesus Green Victoria Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 530 yd |
| Jesus Green Lido JESUS GREEN JESUS GREEN VICTORIA AVENUE | swimming pool | 606 yd |
| Cambridge City Fc (Closed) Milton Road | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Chesterton Sports Centre Gilbert Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 678 yd |
| Jesus College | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 716 yd |
| St. Johns College GRANGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Fitzwilliam College Storeys Way | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 767 yd |
| Churchill College | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 893 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.