Greens Road is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 3EF 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 Greens Road, Cambridge, CB4 3EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 3EQ, CB4 3EH, CB4 3DU, CB4 3EL, CB4 3BW, CB4 1WL, CB4 1GB, CB4 3BE, CB4 3EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB4 3EF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.3% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.7% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 3EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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 | 45.8% | 46.5% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 41.6% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 5.5% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (91.4%) 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 | 63% | 56.7% | -6.3% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 34.7% | 8.4% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 7.1% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 3EF this area, 1% 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 77.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.7% | 1% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -17.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 5.2% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 13.5% | -2.3% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 63% | 77.1% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 43.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 91% | 81.6% | -9.4% | 81.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 65.1% 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% | 65.1% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| European Union | 9% | 13.9% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 7.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 7.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.7% | 65.3% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| 10+ Years | 10.1% | 13.1% | 3.0% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 8.6% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 6.6% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.1% | 37.2% | 17.9% |
| Christian | 32% | 46.2% | -14.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greens Road was 21.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.6% lower than the Arbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Greens Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Arbury and the 44th lowest crime rate of 395 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Greens Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-03-20 | £411,204 |
| 39 Greens Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-05-24 | £456,081 |
| 38 Greens Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-02-09 | £476,466 |
| 47 Greens Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2022-12-05 | £795,640 |
| 6 Albert Mews Greens Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £449,000 | 2022-08-11 | £403,175 |
CB4 3EF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3EF 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 | 183 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 60 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 55 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,127 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 3,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 4,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Road Junior School Milton Road , CB4 1UZ | - not rated | 304 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Infant School Milton Road , CB4 1UZ | - not rated | 304 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School French's Road , CB4 3JZ | - not rated | 607 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Frenchs Road , CB4 3JZ | 2out of 4 | 624 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 222 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 222 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor - A Foundation School Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Maths School 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 2,433 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 2,540 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 3,520 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 3,520 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 4,583 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 | 2out of 4 | 505 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CSSC Ascham Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 589 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roger Ascham School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 589 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cambridge Learning Base Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 650 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 650 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant 22 | 22 Chesterton Road | 312 yd | |
| Steak & Honour | The Tivoli, 16 Chesterton Road | 321 yd | |
| Cafe Bread & Butter | 6 Milton Road | 327 yd | |
| Four Seasons Takeaway | 8 Milton Road | 329 yd | |
| Banana Leaf | 20 Milton Road | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Portland Arms | The Portland Arms, 129 Chesterton Road | 278 yd | |
| Boathouse Public House | The Boathouse, 14 Chesterton Road | 295 yd | |
| Tivoli | The Tivoli, 16 Chesterton Road | 321 yd | |
| The Waterman | The Waterman, 32 Chesterton Road | 356 yd | |
| Thirsty | 46 Chesterton Road | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUSION HUT | 24A - 24B Chesterton Road | 319 yd | |
| Renus | 26 Milton Road | 335 yd | |
| USA Chicken | 22 Milton Road | 343 yd | |
| Royal Spice Indian Restraunt & Takeaway | 12B Victoria Avenue | 365 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 175 Victoria Road | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 3 Milton Road | 280 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 179 - 185 Chesterton Road | 453 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, 157 Histon Road | 921 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 2, 157 Histon Road | 921 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 175 Histon Road | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge City Fc (Closed) Milton Road | grass pitches | 177 yd |
| Nci Sports And Social Club HOLLAND STREET | 248 yd | |
| Chesterton Sports Centre Gilbert Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 260 yd |
| Jesus Green Lido JESUS GREEN JESUS GREEN VICTORIA AVENUE | swimming pool | 335 yd |
| Jesus Green Victoria Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 506 yd |
| Castle School COURTNEY WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Jesus College | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 658 yd |
| The Glassworks Health Club THOMPSONS LANE | health and fitness suite | 746 yd |
| Arbury Primary School CARLTON WAY | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Christ'S Pieces Emmanuel Road | tennis courts | 1,085 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 | 87.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.8% |
| 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 | 118.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.