Richmond Terrace is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB5 8AJ is located in the Market electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Richmond Terrace, Cambridge, CB5 8AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB5 8AN, CB5 8AG, CB5 8AT, CB5 8AW, CB5 8AL, CB5 8AB, CB5 8AF, CB4 3AD, CB4 3AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB5 8AJ is primarily male, with 60.8% 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 | 48.3% | 39.2% | -9.1% | 51.0% | -11.8% |
| Male | 51.7% | 60.8% | 9.1% | 49.0% | 11.8% |
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 CB5 8AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 80.2% 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 | 53.5% | 80.2% | 26.7% | 37.9% | 42.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 13.5% | -21.1% | 44.2% | -30.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 1.9% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (90.5%) 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 | 61.8% | 65.7% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 17.3% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 24.8% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -8.8% |
| Fair health | 4.3% | 7.6% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 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 CB5 8AJ this area, 3.4% 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 71.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.8% | 17.6% | 13.8% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 81.6% | 71.6% | -10.0% | 33.8% | 37.8% |
| Other | 6.5% | 0% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 9.4% | 7.0% | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 84.5% | 74.6% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -6.8% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 62% 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 | 59.4% | 62% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| European Union | 13.5% | 16.9% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 11.3% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.6% | 6.6% | -4.0% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.5% | 62.9% | 4.4% | 83.2% | -20.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 11% | 4.2% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.5% | 2.4% | -13.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 12.4% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 11.4% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 28% | 46.2% | -18.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 12.8% | 6.0% | 6.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Terrace was 76.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.3% lower than the Market average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Richmond Terrace has the 27th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Market and the 187th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Richmond Terrace, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £551,000 | 2024-03-01 | £613,823 |
| 9 Richmond Terrace, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2010-03-26 | £787,431 |
| 1 Richmond Terrace, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 1999-07-16 | £1,095,574 |
CB5 8AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 CB5 8AJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 114 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 28 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Education | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,755 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 3,368 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 4,393 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Street CofE Primary School Lower Park Street , CB5 8AR | 3out of 4 | 286 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Frenchs Road , CB4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 875 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Primary School Warwick Road , CB4 3HN | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbury Primary School Carlton Way , CB4 2DE | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Community 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 | 800 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 2,055 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,444 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | - not rated | 3,729 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 3,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 3,179 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 4,142 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cambridge Vice Chancellor's Office, University Offices , The Old Schools CB2 1TN | - not rated | 717 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College School 73 Grange Road , CB3 9AB | - not rated | 825 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College School West Road , CB3 9DN | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Bar Steakhouse & Grill | 20 Thompsons Lane | 49 yd | |
| La Mimosa | La Mimosa Restaurant Thompsons Lane | 92 yd | |
| Las Iguanas | 1 Quayside | 95 yd | |
| Thaikhun | 3 - 5 Quayside | 116 yd | |
| Cafe Foy | 2 Quayside | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Maypole P.H. | The Maypole, 20A Portugal Place | 151 yd | |
| Baron Of Beef | Baron Of Beef, 19 Bridge Street | 224 yd | |
| The Mitre Public House | The Mitre, 17 - 18 Bridge Street | 232 yd | |
| Hidden Rooms | 7A Jesus Lane | 324 yd | |
| University Pitt Club | 7A Jesus Lane | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Canteen | 30 Bridge Street | 166 yd | |
| The Kiosk on the Green | Jesus Green Chesterton Lane | 242 yd | |
| Crepeaffaire | 66 Bridge Street | 315 yd | |
| T4 - Cambridge | 50 Sidney Street | 504 yd | |
| Warung Bakso | 11 King Street | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 44 - 46 Sidney Street | 445 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 6 - 11 Market Hill | 640 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 3 Milton Road | 683 yd | |
| Oseyo | 16 Petty Cury | 704 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 4 - 5 Petty Cury | 713 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Glassworks Health Club THOMPSONS LANE | health and fitness suite | 110 yd |
| Jesus Green Victoria Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 221 yd |
| Jesus College | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 332 yd |
| Jesus Green Lido JESUS GREEN JESUS GREEN VICTORIA AVENUE | swimming pool | 455 yd |
| Nci Sports And Social Club HOLLAND STREET | 477 yd | |
| Christ'S Pieces Emmanuel Road | tennis courts | 677 yd |
| Cambridge City Fc (Closed) Milton Road | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| St. Johns College GRANGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Chesterton Sports Centre Gilbert Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 886 yd |
| Parkside Community College Parkside | 1,081 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.