Frenchs Road is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 3LB is located in the Arbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Frenchs Road, Cambridge, CB4 3LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 3JR, CB4 3EZ, CB4 3NP, CB4 3JZ, CB4 3ET, CB4 3EU, CB4 3EX, CB4 3HG, CB4 3ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB4 3LB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 50.6% | 52.7% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 49.4% | 47.3% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 3LB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 58.1% | 53.8% | -4.3% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.2% | 29.2% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 10.3% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (86.7%) 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% | 52.8% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 33.9% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 10.1% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 62.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 10.7% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 3.6% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 7.7% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 10.2% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.9% | 62.8% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 29.0% |
| Other | 8.6% | 1.5% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 91.6% | 85.4% | -6.2% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 62.4% 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 | 70.3% | 62.4% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| European Union | 18% | 19.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 13.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 9.2% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.5% | 62.7% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 14.3% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 8.8% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 8.8% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 5.5% | -5.8% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.1% | 37.2% | 19.9% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Frenchs Road was 72.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.9% lower than the Arbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Frenchs Road has the 55th highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Arbury and the 191st highest crime rate of 395 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Supanee Court Frenchs Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £314,000 | 2025-12-19 | £306,721 |
| 9 Supanee Court Frenchs Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-03-28 | £358,376 |
| 10 Supanee Court Frenchs Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-01-13 | £332,088 |
| 1 Supanee Court Frenchs Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £393,000 | 2020-03-06 | £378,702 |
| 8 Supanee Court Frenchs Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-07-31 | £191,488 |
The percentage of student residents living in CB4 3LB 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Education | 36 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 1,437 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 3,652 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 3,671 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 French's Road , CB4 3JZ | - not rated | 55 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Frenchs Road , CB4 3JZ | 2out of 4 | 75 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Primary School Warwick Road , CB4 3HN | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbury Primary School Carlton Way , CB4 2DE | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Junior School Milton Road , CB4 1UZ | - not rated | 817 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 400 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 400 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor - A Foundation School Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 1,935 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 | 2,506 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Maths School 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 2,949 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 3,958 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 3,958 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 4,976 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 | 674 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CSSC Ascham Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 949 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roger Ascham School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 949 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Student Support Centre (PRU) Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 965 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Cambridge Learning Base Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 975 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Camtown | 74 Akeman Street | 160 yd | |
| Richard Newcombe Court | Richard Newcombe Court Rackham Close | 248 yd | |
| Coffee Tree Cambridge | 184A Histon Road | 291 yd | |
| Tandoori palace | 68 Histon Road | 324 yd | |
| Meghna | 205 Victoria Road | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carpenters Arms | The Carpenters Arms, 182 - 186 Victoria Road | 289 yd | |
| The Grapes | The Grapes, 19 Histon Road | 502 yd | |
| The Carlton Arms Public House | The Carlton Arms Carlton Way | 568 yd | |
| Sir Isaac Newton | Sir Isaac Newton, 84 Castle Street | 600 yd | |
| The Castle Inn | Castle Inn, 36 - 38 Castle Street | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon | 175 Victoria Road | 317 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 113 Histon Road | 329 yd | |
| Golden Wok Ltd | 191 Histon Road | 418 yd | |
| The Kiosk on the Green | Jesus Green Chesterton Lane | 721 yd | |
| Renus | 26 Milton Road | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 1, 157 Histon Road | 370 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 2, 157 Histon Road | 370 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 175 Histon Road | 389 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 3 Milton Road | 830 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 179 - 185 Chesterton Road | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Sports Centre Gilbert Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 477 yd |
| Nci Sports And Social Club HOLLAND STREET | 480 yd | |
| Cambridge City Fc (Closed) Milton Road | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Fitzwilliam College Sports Ground OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 701 yd |
| Castle School COURTNEY WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 754 yd |
| Arbury Primary School CARLTON WAY | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Jesus Green Lido JESUS GREEN JESUS GREEN VICTORIA AVENUE | swimming pool | 847 yd |
| Fitzwilliam College Storeys Way | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 898 yd |
| Jesus Green Victoria Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 913 yd |
| Trinity Hall Sports Ground Wychfield Site Wychfield Site Storeys Way | grass pitches | 927 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 | 89.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.