Maids Causeway is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB5 8DD 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 8DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB5 8DE, CB1 1HA, CB5 8DQ, CB1 1HE, CB1 1ER, CB5 8DG, CB5 8DH, CB1 1EW, CB1 1HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB5 8DD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.3% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.7% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 8DD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 47.7% | 44.3% | -3.4% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 42.7% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 5.3% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 59.9% | 61% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 26.4% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 7.2% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around CB5 8DD this area, 7.7% 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 77.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.8% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 2% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 3.7% | -6.0% | 16.9% | -13.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.1% | 77.6% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 43.8% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 87.7% | 81.8% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 61.8% 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 | 67.7% | 61.8% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| European Union | 13.8% | 14.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 7.2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.2% | 10.9% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 9.6% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.8% | 61.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 19.1% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 8.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 5.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 5.1% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 0.3% | 6.5% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maids Causeway was 71.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.0% lower than the Market average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maids Causeway has the 27th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Market and the 196th highest crime rate of 395 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -92.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Grafton House, 64 Maids Causeway, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-11-15 | £356,890 |
| 58 Maids Causeway, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £1,340,000 | 2024-06-28 | £1,341,369 |
| 28 Maids Causeway, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,406,000 | 2023-02-08 | £1,356,443 |
| Flat 9 Grafton House, 64 Maids Causeway, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £274,500 | 2022-08-18 | £249,717 |
| Flat 1 Grafton House, 64 Maids Causeway, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £200,000 | 2022-01-17 | £193,730 |
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 57 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 607 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 3,567 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Primary School 19 Norfolk Street , CB1 2LD | 3out of 4 | 473 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Street CofE Primary School Lower Park Street , CB5 8AR | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Junior School Milton Road , CB4 1UZ | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Infant School Milton Road , CB4 1UZ | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | - not rated | 1,193 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 | 424 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | - not rated | 424 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 1,387 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 1,387 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor - A Foundation School Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Maths School 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 2,425 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 2,425 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 3,324 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 3,545 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge 89 Regent Street , Cambridge CB1 2AW | - not rated | 968 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 | 1,065 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sancton Wood School 2 St Pauls Road , CB1 2EZ | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chance 14 George IV Street , Thomas House CB2 1HH | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chance PRU Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | 39 Fitzroy Street | 128 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 22 Fitzroy Street | 134 yd | |
| AROMI Caffe Ltd | 30 Fitzroy Street | 139 yd | |
| Christ Church | Christ Church Christchurch Street | 197 yd | |
| Cafe Oriental | 9 Burleigh Street | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Burleigh Arms | The Burleigh Arms, 9 - 11 Newmarket Road | 193 yd | |
| The Rad | St Radegund, 129 King Street | 271 yd | |
| Free Press PH | The Free Press, 7 Prospect Row | 356 yd | |
| King Street Run P.H. | King Street Run, 86 - 88 King Street | 391 yd | |
| WT's Sports Bar Ltd | 39B Burleigh Street | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 10 Fitzroy Street | 144 yd | |
| Chi Pod 3, Food Social | Grafton Centre, Grafton Centre Fitzroy Street | 343 yd | |
| Lokum | 40 Burleigh Street | 377 yd | |
| The Vegan Witch | The Snug, 170 East Road | 392 yd | |
| SUPER KEBAB HOUSE | 70 King Street | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 6 - 8 Fitzroy Street | 145 yd | |
| Harry's Chocs | 35 Grafton Street | 326 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Unit 1, 172 East Road | 394 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 5 Christs Lane | 620 yd | |
| John Lewis | 10 Downing Street | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Cambridge Grafton Centre) GRAFTON CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 268 yd |
| Christ'S Pieces Emmanuel Road | tennis courts | 409 yd |
| Active4Less (Cambridge) (Closed) Newmarket Road | health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| Parkside Community College Parkside | 428 yd | |
| Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge Campus) (Closed) EAST ROAD | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Parkers Piece PARK TERRACE | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Jesus College | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 650 yd |
| Parkside Pools & Gym GONVILLE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 759 yd |
| Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre QUEEN ANNE TERRACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 792 yd |
| Jesus Green Victoria Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 832 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.