Tavistock Road is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 3NB 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 Tavistock Road, Cambridge, CB4 3NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 3LZ, CB4 3NE, CB4 3LR, CB4 3TB, CB4 3LP, CB4 3LU, CB4 3ND, CB4 3LT, CB4 3TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB4 3NB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents 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 | 54.3% | 48.7% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 45.7% | 51.3% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.1% | 37.8% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 43.3% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 47.8% | 44.7% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 36.1% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 15% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 64%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 3.8% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 3.4% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -10.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 8.9% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.4% | 64% | 14.6% | 33.8% | 30.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.1% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.5% | 3.8% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85.6% | 80% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -1.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
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 | 73.5% | 62.4% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| European Union | 10% | 19.2% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 13.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 10.9% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.5% | 63.1% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -20.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 19.8% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 9.1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.7% | 4.9% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tavistock Road was 9.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.6% lower than the Arbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tavistock Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Arbury and the 17th lowest crime rate of 395 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Tavistock Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £319,000 | 2025-03-31 | £317,059 |
| 31 Tavistock Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2025-03-24 | £573,822 |
| 22 Tavistock Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2025-03-07 | £351,279 |
| 35 Tavistock Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-01-31 | £335,203 |
| 29 Tavistock Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £682,000 | 2024-04-15 | £687,743 |
CB4 3NB 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 3NB 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,485 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 2,749 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 3,131 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 4,462 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Primary School Warwick Road , CB4 3HN | 3out of 4 | 364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Frenchs Road , CB4 3JZ | 2out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School French's Road , CB4 3JZ | - not rated | 931 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbury Primary School Carlton Way , CB4 2DE | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Laurence Catholic Primary School Arbury Road , CB4 2JX | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor - A Foundation School Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Impington Village College New Road , Impington CB4 9LX | - not rated | 2,683 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,274 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Maths School 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 3,917 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridgeshire College of Agriculture and Horticulture Landbeach Road , Milton CB4 6DB | - not rated | 4,911 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,929 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,929 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 1,323 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Student Support Centre (PRU) Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Cambridge Learning Base Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CSSC Ascham Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 1,645 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Tree Cambridge | 184A Histon Road | 742 yd | |
| Richard Newcombe Court | Richard Newcombe Court Rackham Close | 860 yd | |
| Cafe Camtown | 74 Akeman Street | 896 yd | |
| Tandoori palace | 68 Histon Road | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carlton Arms Public House | The Carlton Arms Carlton Way | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Wok Ltd | 191 Histon Road | 574 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 113 Histon Road | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 175 Histon Road | 612 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, 157 Histon Road | 698 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 2, 157 Histon Road | 698 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Squash Club (Closed) Histon Road | squash courts | 163 yd |
| Fitzwilliam College Sports Ground OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 611 yd |
| Meadows Community Centre ST. CATHARINES ROAD | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| St Albans Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND ST ALBANS ROAD | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Arbury Primary School CARLTON WAY | grass pitches | 972 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 | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.