Grace Court is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB5 8AU is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grace Court, Cambridge, CB5 8AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB5 8PZ, CB5 8QN, CB5 8PA, CB5 8LL, CB5 8EH, CB5 8ET, CB5 8LT, CB5 8LZ, CB5 8LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB5 8AU is primarily male, with 54.6% 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 | 44.7% | 45.4% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -5.6% |
| Male | 55.3% | 54.6% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 5.6% |
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 8AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.5% 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 | 56% | 54.5% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 30.8% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 10% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 50.6% | 55.6% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 33.3% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 8.6% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 55.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 12.2% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 5% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 9.7% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 10.1% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.5% | 55.4% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 21.6% |
| Other | 8.5% | 1.8% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.7% | 0.6% | -5.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 80.5% | 77% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -4.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 53.8% 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 | 61.3% | 53.8% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| European Union | 22% | 28% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 21.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 8.5% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.1% | 53.9% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -29.3% |
| 10+ Years | 12.3% | 15.8% | 3.5% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 7.3% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 12.9% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 10.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 10.1% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.9% | 76.7% | -22.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Spain | 5.6% | 0.4% | 5.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 8.4% | 1.5% | 6.9% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grace Court was 13.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.0% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Grace Court has the 4th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Abbey and the 26th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -91.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Grace Court, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2008-01-25 | £355,641 |
| 2 Grace Court, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2003-09-30 | £399,375 |
| 2 Grace Court, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2000-05-03 | £411,197 |
| 3 Grace Court, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 1997-01-09 | £515,098 |
| 2 Grace Court, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £55,500 | 1996-04-12 | £396,695 |
CB5 8AU 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CB5 8AU 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 | 135 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Other | 19 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,566 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,960 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 4,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Galfrid School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 1out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Green End Road , Chesterton CB4 1RW | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Community Primary School Nuffield Road , Chesterton CB4 1TF | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School 2 Vinery Way , CB1 3DR | 2out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fen Ditton Primary School Horningsea Road , Fen Ditton CB5 8SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 2,313 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,570 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 2,655 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 2,871 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 | 3,016 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 3,462 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 4,601 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Arts and Sciences Sixth Form and Tutorial College 1 High Street , Chesterton CB4 1NQ | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge Herbert House , 57 Warkworth Terrace CB1 1EE | - not rated | 2,238 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 2,459 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sancton Wood School 2 St Pauls Road , CB1 2EZ | - not rated | 2,690 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pipasha Restaurant | 529C Newmarket Road | 207 yd | |
| The Grill Brothers | 529B Newmarket Road | 216 yd | |
| Baxter Storey | Cambs Glass Stadium, 530 Newmarket Road | 246 yd | |
| McDonalds | 639 Newmarket Road | 470 yd | |
| Jimmy's Cambridge | 451 Newmarket Road | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partyman World of Play | 8 Mercers Row | 508 yd | |
| Bottisham Community Sports And Social Club | 31 Downing Close, Bottisham | 663 yd | |
| The Wrestlers | The Wrestlers, 337 Newmarket Road | 863 yd | |
| Green Dragon Public House | Green Dragon Public House, 5 Water Street | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London football catering | Cambs Glass Stadium, 530 Newmarket Road | 246 yd | |
| Coconut Cambridge | 23 Barnwell Road | 483 yd | |
| The Codfather | 7 Barnwell Road | 483 yd | |
| PAPA JOHNS | 643 Newmarket Road | 493 yd | |
| Barracuda Fish Bar | 39 Ditton Lane | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Store | 393 Newmarket Road | 777 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 10a, Cambridge Retail Park Newmarket Road | 912 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Cheddars Lane | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge United (The Abbey Stadium) ABBEY STADIUM ABBEY STADIUM NEWMARKET ROAD | grass pitches | 268 yd |
| Abbey Leisure Complex POOL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 531 yd |
| Abbey Meadows Community School GALFRID ROAD | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Coldhams Common WHITEHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Cambridge) CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,068 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.