Willingham Fen is in Willingham, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB4 5JW is located in the Over & Willingham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South East Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willingham Fen, Willingham, Cambridge, CB4 5JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB4 5JW has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 53.7% | 47% | -6.7% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 46.3% | 53% | 6.7% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 | 22.2% | 34.8% | 12.6% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 43.8% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 15% | 11.7% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 5.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 41.1% | 42.8% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 29.9% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 15% | 19.4% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 27.9% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 8% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 16.7% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 7.7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 14.6% | 7.8% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 20.9% | -3.5% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92% | 92.9% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 5.2% | 0.3% | -4.9% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 95.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 95.1% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 93.8% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 0.6% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.9% | 13.5% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.4% | 37.2% | 16.2% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willingham Fen was 121.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 210.3% higher than the Over & Willingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willingham Fen has the highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Over & Willingham and the 45th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.9%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Road Farm Willingham Fen, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £149,950 | 1998-10-05 | £582,680 |
CB4 5JW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CB4 5JW 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.
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willingham Primary School Thodays Close , Willingham CB24 5LE | 3out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earith Primary School School Road , Earith PE28 3QB | 3out of 4 | 4,011 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Over Primary School Long Furlong , Over CB24 5PG | 3out of 4 | 4,631 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.