Halifax Road is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 3QA is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Halifax Road, Cambridge, CB4 3QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 3PX, CB4 3QU, CB4 3PZ, CB4 3QB, CB3 0JE, CB4 3QE, CB4 3QG, CB4 3PY, CB4 3PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB4 3QA is primarily male, with 54.9% 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 | 44.2% | 45.1% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -5.9% |
| Male | 55.8% | 54.9% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 5.9% |
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 3QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.2% 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 | 55% | 54.2% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 29.1% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 6.9% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94.3%) 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 | 59.6% | 60.8% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 12.4% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 33.5% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 4.6% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around CB4 3QA this area, 5% 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 81.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 6.4% | -7.8% | 16.9% | -10.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.3% | 81.7% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 47.9% |
| Other | 8.1% | 0% | -8.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.2% | 6.2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 5.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 3.1% | 7.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 82.9% | 69.9% | -13.0% | 81.4% | -11.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, just 48% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.5% | 48% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -35.2% |
| European Union | 17.5% | 21.6% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 15.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 18.1% | 9.3% | 5.6% | 12.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.2% | 4% | -5.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.7% | 48.7% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -34.5% |
| 10+ Years | 9.2% | 15.6% | 6.4% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.8% | 12.1% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 9.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 7.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 14.3% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.1% | 76.7% | -19.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Southern Asia | 6.2% | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 25.7% | 46.2% | -20.5% |
| Hindu | 7.5% | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Jewish | 7.5% | 0.5% | 7.0% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 11.9% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Halifax Road was 39.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.9% lower than the Arbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Halifax Road has the 27th lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Arbury and the 105th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Kingfisher Court Halifax Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-03-20 | £159,647 |
| 9 Kingfisher Court Halifax Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-08-23 | £200,610 |
| 5 Kingfisher Court Halifax Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2011-02-11 | £217,492 |
| 4 Kingfisher Court Halifax Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £124,950 | 2010-05-12 | £211,375 |
| 9 Kingfisher Court Halifax Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2009-06-05 | £209,219 |
CB4 3QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3QA 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 2,003 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,794 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 3,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 4,348 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 | 558 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Frenchs Road , CB4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 645 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cambridge Primary School Eddington Avenue , CB3 0QZ | 4out of 4 | 943 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbury Primary School Carlton Way , CB4 2DE | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Street CofE Primary School Lower Park Street , CB5 8AR | 3out of 4 | 1,448 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 2,374 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impington Village College New Road , Impington CB24 9LX | 3out of 4 | 3,708 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 4,609 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 | 2,985 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,275 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 5,199 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 | 1,005 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College School West Road , CB3 9DN | - not rated | 1,732 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 | 1,747 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tandoori palace | 68 Histon Road | 336 yd | |
| Richard Newcombe Court | Richard Newcombe Court Rackham Close | 356 yd | |
| Fitzwilliam College | Fitzwilliam College Storeys Way | 374 yd | |
| Coffee Tree Cambridge | 184A Histon Road | 397 yd | |
| Meghna | 205 Victoria Road | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grapes | The Grapes, 19 Histon Road | 404 yd | |
| The Carpenters Arms | The Carpenters Arms, 182 - 186 Victoria Road | 571 yd | |
| Sir Isaac Newton | Sir Isaac Newton, 84 Castle Street | 618 yd | |
| The Castle Inn | Castle Inn, 36 - 38 Castle Street | 829 yd | |
| The Punter | The Punter, 3 Pound Hill | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 113 Histon Road | 277 yd | |
| Golden Wok Ltd | 191 Histon Road | 492 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 175 Victoria Road | 586 yd | |
| The Kiosk on the Green | Jesus Green Chesterton Lane | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 1, 157 Histon Road | 349 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 2, 157 Histon Road | 349 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 175 Histon Road | 458 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitzwilliam College Sports Ground OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 328 yd |
| Trinity Hall Sports Ground Wychfield Site Wychfield Site Storeys Way | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Fitzwilliam College Storeys Way | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 433 yd |
| Churchill College | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 629 yd |
| St. Johns College GRANGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Nci Sports And Social Club HOLLAND STREET | 908 yd | |
| Cambridge Squash Club (Closed) Histon Road | squash courts | 1,049 yd |
| Chesterton Sports Centre Gilbert Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,069 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.54 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.54 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.