CB4 4SF is in Linton Close, Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire district. CB4 4SF is located in the Cottenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Linton Close, Cambridge, CB4 4SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB24 8RJ, CB24 8RQ, CB24 8RF, CB24 8RH, CB24 8AP, CB24 8RG, CB24 8AL, CB24 8RA, CB24 8QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB4 4SF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.4% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.6% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 35% | 41.2% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 38% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 12.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 6.6% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 37.8% | 43.2% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 34.5% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 17% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.9% | 26.1% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 8.9% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 12.9% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 14.9% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 29.3% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 87.8% | 83.4% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 2.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 84.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 84.6% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 6.3% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 5.1% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 84.4% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 11.6% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 0.2% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 50.1% | 46.2% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around CB4 4SF was 87.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.3% higher than the Cottenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
CB4 4SF has the 3rd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Cottenham and the 91st highest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% 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, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,600 | 2000-12-22 | £174,221 |
| 3, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £87,500 | 1998-11-24 | £290,953 |
CB4 4SF 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 | 125 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 5,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottenham Primary School Lambs Lane , Cottenham CB24 8TA | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon and Impington Park Primary School Glebe Way , Histon CB24 9AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,925 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon and Impington Brook Primary School The Green , Histon CB24 9JA | 4out of 4 | 4,516 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterbeach Community Primary School High Street , Waterbeach CB25 9JU | 3out of 4 | 5,068 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottenham Village College High Street , Cottenham CB24 8UA | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northstowe Secondary College Stirling Road , Northstowe CB24 1DJ | - not rated | 4,789 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Impington Village College New Road , Impington CB24 9LX | 3out of 4 | 4,976 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Centre School High Street , Cottenham CB24 8UA | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin Bacon Academy Stirling Road , Northstowe CB24 1DH | - not rated | 4,814 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottenham Community Centre | Community Centre, 250A High Street | 553 yd | |
| Baked Coffee shop ltd | 234 High Street | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers | 297 High Street | 634 yd | |
| The Hop Bind | 212 High Street Cottenham Cambridgeshire | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottenham Fish Shop | 272 High Street | 630 yd | |
| Curry Palace | 215 High Street | 632 yd | |
| Direct Caterers | Unit 1, Watsons Yard High Street | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd | 273 High Street | 513 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cottenham & District Sports Centre High Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 830 yd |
| Cottenham Primary School LAMBS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,038 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.