Jesus Lane is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB5 8BJ 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 Jesus Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB5 8BA, CB1 1LS, CB1 1LH, CB5 8AD, CB2 1UG, CB5 8AF, CB5 8AW, CB1 1LJ, CB5 8AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB5 8BJ is primarily male, with 54.8% 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 | 43% | 45.2% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -5.8% |
| Male | 57% | 54.8% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
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 8BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 93.5% 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 | 91.1% | 93.5% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 55.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 7.5% | 4.9% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -39.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -2.1% |
| Divorced | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -8.2% |
| Widowed | 0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -6.0% |
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 (93.9%) 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 | 72.4% | 60.6% | -11.8% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 24.5% | 33.3% | 8.8% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 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 8BJ this area, 0.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -17.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -9.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -12.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 60.1% | 68.7% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 51.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 27.3% | -4.7% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.5% 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 | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 7.7% | 8.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 7.7% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 79.7% | 74.5% | -5.2% | 81.4% | -6.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 64% 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 | 72% | 64% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 15.3% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 10.9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.6% | 63.9% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| 10+ Years | 9.7% | 7.8% | -1.9% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 3% | -5.2% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 8.2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 17.1% | 10.6% | 1.9% | 15.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 0.3% | 13.5% | -13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 27% | 46.2% | -19.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 21.8% | 6.0% | 15.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Jesus Lane was 565.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.5% higher than the Market average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Jesus Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Market and the 9th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 176.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley House Jesus Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £10,000,000 | 2014-09-01 | £12,524,155 |
CB5 8BJ 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 8BJ 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) | 959 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 95 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Other | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,875 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 3,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 4,084 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 | 55 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Frenchs Road , CB4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Primary School 19 Norfolk Street , CB1 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | 4out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 878 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 959 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 2,133 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,114 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | - not rated | 3,505 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 | 2,853 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 3,276 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 3,872 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 | 571 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge Herbert House , 57 Warkworth Terrace CB1 1EE | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College School 73 Grange Road , CB3 9AB | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College School West Road , CB3 9DN | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Meeting House | Friends Meeting House, 12 Jesus Lane | 152 yd | |
| Cambridge Union Society | 9A Bridge Street | 177 yd | |
| Kibou | 7A Jesus Lane | 182 yd | |
| Yippee Noodle Bar | 7 - 9 King Street | 205 yd | |
| King's Dough | 13 King Street | 213 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Rooms | 7A Jesus Lane | 182 yd | |
| University Pitt Club | 7A Jesus Lane | 182 yd | |
| The Cambridge Brew House | The Cambridge Brew House, 1 King Street | 198 yd | |
| The Maypole P.H. | The Maypole, 20A Portugal Place | 202 yd | |
| D'Arrys Wine Bar & Liquor Loft | 2 King Street | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warung Bakso | 11 King Street | 210 yd | |
| Crepeaffaire | 66 Bridge Street | 261 yd | |
| Raja Indian Cuisine | 60 King Street | 268 yd | |
| T4 - Cambridge | 50 Sidney Street | 301 yd | |
| SUPER KEBAB HOUSE | 70 King Street | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 44 - 46 Sidney Street | 266 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 6 - 11 Market Hill | 444 yd | |
| Oseyo | 16 Petty Cury | 471 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 5 Christs Lane | 482 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 4 - 5 Petty Cury | 510 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jesus College | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 166 yd |
| Jesus Green Victoria Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 301 yd |
| The Glassworks Health Club THOMPSONS LANE | health and fitness suite | 303 yd |
| Christ'S Pieces Emmanuel Road | tennis courts | 348 yd |
| Jesus Green Lido JESUS GREEN JESUS GREEN VICTORIA AVENUE | swimming pool | 501 yd |
| Nci Sports And Social Club HOLLAND STREET | 727 yd | |
| Parkside Community College Parkside | 753 yd | |
| Parkers Piece PARK TERRACE | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Pure Gym (Cambridge Grafton Centre) GRAFTON CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 922 yd |
| Cambridge City Fc (Closed) Milton Road | grass pitches | 954 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.