Histon Road is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 3LE 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 Histon Road, Cambridge, CB4 3LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 3JB, CB4 3QW, CB4 3QR, CB4 3NL, CB4 3NT, CB4 3QP, CB4 3HD, CB4 3LF, CB4 3LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB4 3LE is primarily male, with 53.7% 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 | 41.9% | 46.3% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 58.1% | 53.7% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 3LE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.6% 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 | 64.7% | 62.6% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 24.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.7% | 24.8% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 8.5% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 48% | 45.1% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 35.4% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 11.2% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 7.5% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 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.
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 56.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 11.8% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 8.1% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.8% | 6.9% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 13% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.2% | 56.1% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 22.3% |
| Other | 10.1% | 0.4% | -9.7% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 6.1% | 0.7% | -5.4% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 77.8% | 79.6% | 1.8% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 60.1% 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 | 69.2% | 60.1% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -23.1% |
| European Union | 15.8% | 22.9% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 16.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.8% | 7.7% | -4.1% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.4% | 60.4% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| 10+ Years | 9.7% | 15.2% | 5.5% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 10% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 8.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 5.9% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.5% | 76.7% | -22.2% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 3.7% | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 31.5% | 46.2% | -14.7% |
| Buddhist | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Histon Road was 204.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 170.4% higher than the Arbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Histon Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Arbury and the 53rd highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 120.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Histon Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-02-12 | £489,714 |
| 14 Histon Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2023-04-21 | £453,330 |
| 44 Histon Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-09-16 | £489,714 |
| 38 Histon Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-08-17 | £522,059 |
| 34 Histon Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2021-06-25 | £548,422 |
The percentage of student residents living in CB4 3LE 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 | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Education | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,517 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 3,868 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 3,996 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 | 454 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Primary School Warwick Road , CB4 3HN | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Street CofE Primary School Lower Park Street , CB5 8AR | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbury Primary School Carlton Way , CB4 2DE | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cambridge Primary School Eddington Avenue , CB3 0QZ | 4out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Free schools | Yes | 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 | 833 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 1,984 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impington Village College New Road , Impington CB24 9LX | 3out of 4 | 3,906 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 4,218 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 | 2,977 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 3,903 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 4,850 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 | 795 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,162 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 | 1,388 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College School West Road , CB3 9DN | - not rated | 1,485 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 | 143 yd | |
| Tandoori palace | 68 Histon Road | 152 yd | |
| Pakka | 71 Castle Street | 337 yd | |
| Richard Newcombe Court | Richard Newcombe Court Rackham Close | 348 yd | |
| Namaste Village | 45 - 47 Castle Street | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grapes | The Grapes, 19 Histon Road | 63 yd | |
| The Carpenters Arms | The Carpenters Arms, 182 - 186 Victoria Road | 238 yd | |
| Sir Isaac Newton | Sir Isaac Newton, 84 Castle Street | 248 yd | |
| The Castle Inn | Castle Inn, 36 - 38 Castle Street | 459 yd | |
| The Punter | The Punter, 3 Pound Hill | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 113 Histon Road | 233 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 175 Victoria Road | 238 yd | |
| The Kiosk on the Green | Jesus Green Chesterton Lane | 535 yd | |
| Golden Wok Ltd | 191 Histon Road | 636 yd | |
| Chinese Canteen | 30 Bridge Street | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 1, 157 Histon Road | 490 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 2, 157 Histon Road | 490 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 175 Histon Road | 593 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 3 Milton Road | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitzwilliam College Storeys Way | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 493 yd |
| Nci Sports And Social Club HOLLAND STREET | 552 yd | |
| Trinity Hall Sports Ground Wychfield Site Wychfield Site Storeys Way | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Churchill College | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 664 yd |
| Fitzwilliam College Sports Ground OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 680 yd |
| St. Johns College GRANGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Chesterton Sports Centre Gilbert Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 826 yd |
| The Glassworks Health Club THOMPSONS LANE | health and fitness suite | 840 yd |
| Cambridge City Fc (Closed) Milton Road | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Jesus Green Victoria Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 878 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| 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 | 7.1% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.