Harding Way is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB4 3RN 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 Harding Way, Cambridge, CB4 3RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB4 3RH, CB4 3RQ, CB4 3SQ, CB4 3HU, CB4 3RJ, CB4 3RR, CB4 3RL, CB4 3RG, CB4 3SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB4 3RN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 52.6% | 49.8% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 47.4% | 50.2% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 38.4% | 41.2% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 35% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 9.3% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 8.8% | -3.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.9% | 44.1% | 11.2% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 28.9% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 25% | 19.4% | -5.6% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 6.5% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 46.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.8% | 20.7% | -11.1% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 6.2% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.6% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 10.6% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 46.7% | 15.9% | 33.8% | 12.9% |
| Other | 7.6% | 3.1% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.3% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 93.4% | 75.3% | -18.1% | 81.4% | -6.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 60.9% 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 | 75.4% | 60.9% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 18.4% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 8.4% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.4% | 61.2% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 16.9% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 11.9% | 8.4% | 2.9% | 9.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 5.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 4.2% | -6.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57% | 76.7% | -19.7% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 5.7% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harding Way was 161.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.4% higher than the Arbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harding Way has the 16th highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Arbury and the 71st highest crime rate of 395 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Harding Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,500 | 2021-08-13 | £488,903 |
| 5 Harding Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2009-12-11 | £535,585 |
CB4 3RN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,797 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 2,883 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 4,069 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 | 471 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbury Primary School Carlton Way , CB4 2DE | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School French's Road , CB4 3JZ | - not rated | 743 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Frenchs Road , CB4 3JZ | 2out of 4 | 748 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Laurence Catholic Primary School Arbury Road , CB4 2JX | - not rated | 913 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 | 977 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 977 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor - A Foundation School Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 2,656 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 | 1,993 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Maths School 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 3,623 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridgeshire College of Agriculture and Horticulture Landbeach Road , Milton CB4 6DB | - not rated | 4,621 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,703 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,703 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 | 944 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Student Support Centre (PRU) Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Cambridge Learning Base Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CSSC Ascham Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 1,260 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 | 640 yd | |
| Coffee Tree Cambridge | 184A Histon Road | 647 yd | |
| Richard Newcombe Court | Richard Newcombe Court Rackham Close | 764 yd | |
| Tandoori palace | 68 Histon Road | 958 yd | |
| Cambridge Gurdwara | Cambridge Gurdwara Arbury Court | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carlton Arms Public House | The Carlton Arms Carlton Way | 454 yd | |
| The Carpenters Arms | The Carpenters Arms, 182 - 186 Victoria Road | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Wok Ltd | 191 Histon Road | 494 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 113 Histon Road | 888 yd | |
| Arbury Court Fish Bar | 42 Arbury Court | 1,036 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 175 Victoria Road | 1,078 yd | |
| Golden Crown | 2 Arbury Court | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 175 Histon Road | 534 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, 157 Histon Road | 650 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 2, 157 Histon Road | 650 yd | |
| Budgens | Post Office, 50 Arbury Court | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Squash Club (Closed) Histon Road | squash courts | 349 yd |
| Arbury Primary School CARLTON WAY | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Fitzwilliam College Sports Ground OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 764 yd |
| St Albans Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND ST ALBANS ROAD | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Meadows Community Centre ST. CATHARINES ROAD | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Castle School COURTNEY WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 953 yd |
| Chesterton Sports Centre Gilbert Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 978 yd |
| Kings Hedges Learner Pool BUCHAN STREET | swimming pool | 1,026 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.