Maids Causeway is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB5 8DA 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 Maids Causeway, Cambridge, CB5 8DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB1 1LA, CB1 1LB, CB1 1HA, CB1 1LR, CB5 8DD, CB5 8DH, CB1 1LD, CB5 8DQ, CB1 1ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB5 8DA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.9% | 54.1% | 10.2% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 56.1% | 45.9% | -10.2% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 8DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68% 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% | 68% | 15.0% | 37.9% | 30.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.2% | 16.5% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -27.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7.2% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 6.7% | -3.9% | 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 | 50.6% | 54.6% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 30.2% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 11.2% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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 8DA this area, 3.1% 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 57.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 3.1% | -9.2% | 18.2% | -15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 3.6% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.8% | 3.6% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 29.9% | 20.6% | 16.9% | 13.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.9% | 57.7% | -1.2% | 33.8% | 23.9% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.5% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 93.7% | 84.9% | -8.8% | 81.4% | 3.5% |
| Arab | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 71% 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 | 73.9% | 71% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 12.6% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 7.7% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.3% | 71.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 10.7% | 4.8% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.9% | 8.8% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 12.3% | 6.0% | 6.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maids Causeway was 270.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.4% lower than the Market average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maids Causeway has the 12th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Market and the 39th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 146.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Maids Causeway, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £2,975,000 | 2023-09-28 | £3,175,357 |
| 10 Maids Causeway, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £2,300,000 | 2023-05-24 | £2,481,763 |
| 14 Maids Causeway, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,670,000 | 2019-12-06 | £1,978,279 |
| 8 Maids Causeway, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £2,150,000 | 2019-09-13 | £2,490,476 |
| 20 Maids Causeway, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,227,500 | 2019-03-07 | £1,536,917 |
CB5 8DA 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 8DA 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) | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 894 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 2,608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,974 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 3,705 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 | 549 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Primary School 19 Norfolk Street , CB1 2LD | 4out of 4 | 708 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | 4out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls CofE VA Primary School Coronation Street , CB2 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 1,375 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 | 457 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 2,192 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,638 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | - not rated | 3,343 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 | 2,518 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 3,332 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 3,603 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge Herbert House , 57 Warkworth Terrace CB1 1EE | - not rated | 565 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cambridge Vice Chancellor's Office, University Offices , The Old Schools CB2 1TN | - not rated | 807 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sancton Wood School 2 St Pauls Road , CB1 2EZ | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stephen Perse Foundation Stephen Perse Foundation , Union Road CB2 1HF | - not rated | 1,354 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero | 22 Fitzroy Street | 200 yd | |
| AROMI Caffe Ltd | 30 Fitzroy Street | 230 yd | |
| Efes Restaurant | 78 - 80 King Street | 247 yd | |
| Starbucks | 39 Fitzroy Street | 256 yd | |
| Your Dumplings | 62 - 64 King Street | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rad | St Radegund, 129 King Street | 109 yd | |
| King Street Run P.H. | King Street Run, 86 - 88 King Street | 228 yd | |
| Champion Of The Thames | Champion Of The Thames, 68 King Street | 285 yd | |
| The Burleigh Arms | The Burleigh Arms, 9 - 11 Newmarket Road | 354 yd | |
| Clarendon Arms | Clarendon Arms, 35 - 36 Clarendon Street | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 10 Fitzroy Street | 176 yd | |
| SUPER KEBAB HOUSE | 70 King Street | 273 yd | |
| Raja Indian Cuisine | 60 King Street | 318 yd | |
| Warung Bakso | 11 King Street | 404 yd | |
| Lokum | 40 Burleigh Street | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 6 - 8 Fitzroy Street | 168 yd | |
| Harry's Chocs | 35 Grafton Street | 395 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 5 Christs Lane | 474 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Unit 1, 172 East Road | 502 yd | |
| Oseyo | 16 Petty Cury | 608 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christ'S Pieces Emmanuel Road | tennis courts | 247 yd |
| Parkside Community College Parkside | 384 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Cambridge Grafton Centre) GRAFTON CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 410 yd |
| Jesus College | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 527 yd |
| Active4Less (Cambridge) (Closed) Newmarket Road | health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| Parkers Piece PARK TERRACE | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge Campus) (Closed) EAST ROAD | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Jesus Green Victoria Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 716 yd |
| Parkside Pools & Gym GONVILLE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 772 yd |
| Jesus Green Lido JESUS GREEN JESUS GREEN VICTORIA AVENUE | swimming pool | 772 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 8.3% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 235.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.