Brunswick Gardens is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB5 8DQ 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 Brunswick Gardens, Cambridge, CB5 8DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB5 8DH, CB5 8DG, CB5 8DE, CB5 8DD, CB5 8DJ, CB1 1HA, CB5 8DN, CB5 8DA, CB1 1LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB5 8DQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents 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 | 51.3% | 47.1% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 48.7% | 52.9% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CB5 8DQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.2% | 35.5% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 51.3% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 6.8% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.3% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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%) 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 | 55% | 57.5% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 31% | 30.5% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 9.6% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around CB5 8DQ this area, 5.2% 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 78.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 0.9% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -8.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 6.9% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 6.9% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -10.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 76.7% | 78.4% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 44.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 90.4% | 85.5% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 64.5% 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 | 79.3% | 64.5% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 15.7% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.6% | 64% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 16.3% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 5.5% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 8% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.8% | 6.2% | -5.6% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.6% | 37.2% | 15.4% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brunswick Gardens was 100.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.6% lower than the Market average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brunswick Gardens has the 24th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Market and the 130th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Brunswick Gardens, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2021-05-07 | £1,021,727 |
| 10 Brunswick Gardens, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2014-09-12 | £866,860 |
| 15 Brunswick Gardens, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £687,500 | 2013-09-06 | £1,141,876 |
| 13 Brunswick Gardens, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2012-04-19 | £1,292,071 |
| Denmore Lodge Brunswick Gardens, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2010-05-17 | £1,903,640 |
CB5 8DQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CB5 8DQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 8DQ 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 50 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,166 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 2,476 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 3,754 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 | 643 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Primary School 19 Norfolk Street , CB1 2LD | 4out of 4 | 680 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | 4out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls CofE VA Primary School Coronation Street , CB2 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 1,489 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 | 543 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 2,068 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,625 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 3,381 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,593 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 3,201 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 3,698 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 | 621 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 | 976 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Arts and Sciences Sixth Form and Tutorial College 1 High Street , Chesterton CB4 1NQ | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sancton Wood School 2 St Pauls Road , CB1 2EZ | - not rated | 1,314 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | 39 Fitzroy Street | 218 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 22 Fitzroy Street | 227 yd | |
| Christ Church | Christ Church Christchurch Street | 229 yd | |
| AROMI Caffe Ltd | 30 Fitzroy Street | 234 yd | |
| Cafe Oriental | 9 Burleigh Street | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Burleigh Arms | The Burleigh Arms, 9 - 11 Newmarket Road | 210 yd | |
| The Rad | St Radegund, 129 King Street | 264 yd | |
| Fort St George | Fort St George, Midsummer Common Victoria Avenue | 330 yd | |
| King Street Run P.H. | King Street Run, 86 - 88 King Street | 391 yd | |
| Champion Of The Thames | Champion Of The Thames, 68 King Street | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 10 Fitzroy Street | 231 yd | |
| Chi Pod 3, Food Social | Grafton Centre, Grafton Centre Fitzroy Street | 404 yd | |
| SUPER KEBAB HOUSE | 70 King Street | 432 yd | |
| Lokum | 40 Burleigh Street | 465 yd | |
| Raja Indian Cuisine | 60 King Street | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 6 - 8 Fitzroy Street | 230 yd | |
| Harry's Chocs | 35 Grafton Street | 420 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Unit 1, 172 East Road | 482 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 5 Christs Lane | 649 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 44 - 46 Sidney Street | 775 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Cambridge Grafton Centre) GRAFTON CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 344 yd |
| Christ'S Pieces Emmanuel Road | tennis courts | 413 yd |
| Active4Less (Cambridge) (Closed) Newmarket Road | health and fitness suite | 453 yd |
| Parkside Community College Parkside | 508 yd | |
| Jesus College | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 587 yd |
| Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge Campus) (Closed) EAST ROAD | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Parkers Piece PARK TERRACE | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Jesus Green Lido JESUS GREEN JESUS GREEN VICTORIA AVENUE | swimming pool | 762 yd |
| Jesus Green Victoria Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 763 yd |
| Cambridge Chesterton Indoor Bowls Club Logans Way | indoor bowls | 818 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 10.0% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 286.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.