Chesterton Road is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 3AR 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 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, CB4 3AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 3BN, CB4 3AP, CB4 3BE, CB4 3AX, CB4 3BQ, CB4 3DU, CB4 3BW, CB4 3EB, CB4 3EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB4 3AR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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 | 51.1% | 55.4% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 48.9% | 44.6% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 3AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.2% 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 | 46.7% | 62.2% | 15.5% | 37.9% | 24.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 19.1% | -10.1% | 44.2% | -25.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 16.4% | 10.8% | -5.6% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 | 45.3% | 50.6% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 33.4% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 14.1% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 1% | -7.8% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 3AR this area, 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 64%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 7% | -11.8% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 3.6% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 13.9% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.4% | 64% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 30.2% |
| Other | 6% | 1.6% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.3% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 10.5% | 7.9% | 0.7% | 9.8% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 91.4% | 73.3% | -18.1% | 81.4% | -8.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 53.1% 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 | 74.9% | 53.1% | -21.8% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 18.5% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 12.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 16.3% | 11.3% | 5.6% | 10.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.5% | 53% | -21.5% | 83.2% | -30.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 11.1% | 4.4% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 7.4% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 10% | 5.0% | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 18.5% | 9.9% | 1.9% | 16.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.7% | 76.7% | -23.0% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 9.2% | 0.3% | 8.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chesterton Road was 165.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 118.2% higher than the Arbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chesterton Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Arbury and the 68th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2023-06-30 | £945,581 |
| 105 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £905,000 | 2021-04-16 | £1,101,830 |
| 111 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2013-01-31 | £1,357,998 |
| 115 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,251 | 2007-07-06 | £1,016,658 |
| 111 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 1995-01-12 | £1,505,690 |
CB4 3AR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 3AR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 168 |
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Education | 44 |
| Information and communication | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Other | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,300 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 3,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 4,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Street CofE Primary School Lower Park Street , CB5 8AR | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Frenchs Road , CB4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbury Primary School Carlton Way , CB4 2DE | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Primary School Warwick Road , CB4 3HN | 3out of 4 | 1,299 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 | 380 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,479 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impington Village College New Road , Impington CB24 9LX | 3out of 4 | 4,070 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 | 2,711 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 3,371 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 4,424 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cambridge Vice Chancellor's Office, University Offices , The Old Schools CB2 1TN | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Arts and Sciences Sixth Form and Tutorial College 1 High Street , Chesterton CB4 1NQ | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College School 73 Grange Road , CB3 9AB | - not rated | 1,252 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steak & Honour | The Tivoli, 16 Chesterton Road | 109 yd | |
| Restaurant 22 | 22 Chesterton Road | 135 yd | |
| Grape Britannia | 34 Chesterton Road | 258 yd | |
| Cafe Bread & Butter | 6 Milton Road | 262 yd | |
| Wintercomfort for the homeless | Overstream House Victoria Avenue | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boathouse Public House | The Boathouse, 14 Chesterton Road | 85 yd | |
| Tivoli | The Tivoli, 16 Chesterton Road | 109 yd | |
| The Portland Arms | The Portland Arms, 129 Chesterton Road | 169 yd | |
| The Waterman | The Waterman, 32 Chesterton Road | 217 yd | |
| Thirsty | 46 Chesterton Road | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUSION HUT | 24A - 24B Chesterton Road | 148 yd | |
| Royal Spice Indian Restraunt & Takeaway | 12B Victoria Avenue | 214 yd | |
| USA Chicken | 22 Milton Road | 305 yd | |
| Renus | 26 Milton Road | 309 yd | |
| The Kiosk on the Green | Jesus Green Chesterton Lane | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 3 Milton Road | 200 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 179 - 185 Chesterton Road | 386 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 44 - 46 Sidney Street | 829 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 6 - 11 Market Hill | 1,022 yd | |
| Waitrose | 6 - 8 Fitzroy Street | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jesus Green Lido JESUS GREEN JESUS GREEN VICTORIA AVENUE | swimming pool | 98 yd |
| Jesus Green Victoria Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 306 yd |
| Nci Sports And Social Club HOLLAND STREET | 324 yd | |
| Cambridge City Fc (Closed) Milton Road | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Jesus College | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 430 yd |
| Chesterton Sports Centre Gilbert Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 487 yd |
| The Glassworks Health Club THOMPSONS LANE | health and fitness suite | 591 yd |
| Castle School COURTNEY WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 777 yd |
| Christ'S Pieces Emmanuel Road | tennis courts | 850 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 | 145.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.