Carlyle Road is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 3DN 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 Carlyle Road, Cambridge, CB4 3DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 3DR, CB4 3AN, CB4 3BQ, CB4 3DL, CB4 3DJ, CB4 3BP, CB4 3AP, CB4 3BW, CB4 3BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB4 3DN is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 51.1% | 46.9% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 48.9% | 53.1% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 3DN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% 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 | 45.9% | 48.4% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 39.4% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10% | 7% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 51.9% | 50.6% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 39.1% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 3.8% | 8.6% | 4.8% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 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 3DN this area, 6% 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 67.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.4% | 6% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 13% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.3% | 67.1% | -3.2% | 33.8% | 33.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 92% | 88.9% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 70.5% 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 | 64.9% | 70.5% | 5.6% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| European Union | 17.9% | 12.7% | -5.2% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 2% | -3.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.7% | 70.8% | 7.1% | 83.2% | -12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 11.1% | 12.8% | 1.7% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 6.6% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 4.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 4.9% | -5.8% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 33.7% | 46.2% | -12.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 13.6% | 6.0% | 7.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlyle Road was 206.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 172.9% higher than the Arbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carlyle Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Arbury and the 52nd highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 108.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Carlyle Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,014,000 | 2020-02-18 | £1,190,690 |
| 3B Carlyle Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2018-03-02 | £839,849 |
| Carlyle House Carlyle Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £5,000,000 | 2017-06-01 | £5,237,374 |
| 9 Carlyle Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £767,000 | 2016-06-14 | £932,483 |
| 22B Carlyle Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,500 | 2014-08-08 | £296,376 |
CB4 3DN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CB4 3DN 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 3DN 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 | 67 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 45 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Education | 37 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,775 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 3,349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 4,152 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 | 545 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Frenchs Road , CB4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 558 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbury Primary School Carlton Way , CB4 2DE | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Primary School Warwick Road , CB4 3HN | 3out of 4 | 1,156 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 | 430 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,634 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impington Village College New Road , Impington CB24 9LX | 3out of 4 | 4,065 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 | 2,811 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 3,449 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 4,472 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 | 789 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College School 73 Grange Road , CB3 9AB | - not rated | 1,045 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 | 1,087 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 | 1,402 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mimosa | La Mimosa Restaurant Thompsons Lane | 285 yd | |
| Steak & Honour | The Tivoli, 16 Chesterton Road | 337 yd | |
| Restaurant 22 | 22 Chesterton Road | 368 yd | |
| River Bar Steakhouse & Grill | 20 Thompsons Lane | 419 yd | |
| Las Iguanas | 1 Quayside | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boathouse Public House | The Boathouse, 14 Chesterton Road | 317 yd | |
| Tivoli | The Tivoli, 16 Chesterton Road | 337 yd | |
| The Portland Arms | The Portland Arms, 129 Chesterton Road | 392 yd | |
| The Waterman | The Waterman, 32 Chesterton Road | 449 yd | |
| The Carpenters Arms | The Carpenters Arms, 182 - 186 Victoria Road | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kiosk on the Green | Jesus Green Chesterton Lane | 324 yd | |
| FUSION HUT | 24A - 24B Chesterton Road | 382 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 175 Victoria Road | 435 yd | |
| Royal Spice Indian Restraunt & Takeaway | 12B Victoria Avenue | 447 yd | |
| Renus | 26 Milton Road | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 3 Milton Road | 417 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 179 - 185 Chesterton Road | 610 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 44 - 46 Sidney Street | 798 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, 157 Histon Road | 946 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 2, 157 Histon Road | 946 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nci Sports And Social Club HOLLAND STREET | 132 yd | |
| Jesus Green Lido JESUS GREEN JESUS GREEN VICTORIA AVENUE | swimming pool | 285 yd |
| Jesus Green Victoria Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 303 yd |
| Cambridge City Fc (Closed) Milton Road | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| The Glassworks Health Club THOMPSONS LANE | health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| Jesus College | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 489 yd |
| Chesterton Sports Centre Gilbert Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 511 yd |
| Castle School COURTNEY WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| Christ'S Pieces Emmanuel Road | tennis courts | 923 yd |
| St. Johns College GRANGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,042 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 | 94.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.3% |
| 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 | 202.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.