Newmarket Road is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB5 8HA is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB5 8HZ, CB5 8AX, CB5 8HE, CB5 8HU, CB1 2GD, CB1 2QP, CB5 8HX, CB5 8HR, CB1 2LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB5 8HA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 42.2% | 48.5% | 6.3% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 57.8% | 51.5% | -6.3% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 8HA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.7% 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 | 63.3% | 62.7% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 24.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.6% | 29.2% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 4.8% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (93.7%) 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 | 55.8% | 60.6% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 33.1% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 4.9% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -7.8% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
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 8HA this area, 4.1% 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 72.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 4.1% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 2.4% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 3.3% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 12.7% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.5% | 72.7% | 19.2% | 33.8% | 38.9% |
| Other | 13% | 2.4% | -10.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.7% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 3% | 8.4% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 7.7% |
| Indian | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 4.1% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 84.3% | 66.7% | -17.6% | 81.4% | -14.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, just 44.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 44.6% | -21.8% | 83.2% | -38.6% |
| European Union | 15.2% | 20.8% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 14.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 6.9% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 16.3% | 8.0% | 5.6% | 10.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 11.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.4% | 44.6% | -20.8% | 83.2% | -38.6% |
| 10+ Years | 8.3% | 11.2% | 2.9% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 12% | 19.3% | 7.3% | 2.9% | 16.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 10.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 14.7% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49% | 76.7% | -27.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 3.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 27.8% | 46.2% | -18.4% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newmarket Road was 137.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.5% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newmarket Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Abbey and the 83rd highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 75.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logic House, 143 - 147 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2022-12-22 | £1,202,319 |
| 123 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-10-19 | £394,819 |
| 211 - 213 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £1,585,000 | 2022-09-27 | £1,603,556 |
| 153 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £347,000 | 2022-08-08 | £362,309 |
| 175 - 177 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-12-06 | £464,824 |
CB5 8HA 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 8HA 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 | 211 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 30 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Education | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Information and communication | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 314 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 3,613 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 | 4out of 4 | 656 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Street CofE Primary School Lower Park Street , CB5 8AR | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School 2 Vinery Way , CB1 3DR | 2out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Green End Road , Chesterton CB4 1RW | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 967 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,256 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 2,908 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 | 2,614 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 3,114 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 3,777 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 | 919 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Arts and Sciences Sixth Form and Tutorial College 1 High Street , Chesterton CB4 1NQ | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sancton Wood School 2 St Pauls Road , CB1 2EZ | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,639 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navadhanya | 70 Newmarket Road | 309 yd | |
| Crunchy's | Unit 12, Cambridge Retail Park Newmarket Road | 320 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Unit 21, Cambridge Retail Park Newmarket Road | 341 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Co | Unit 20, Cambridge Retail Park Newmarket Road | 352 yd | |
| Serco PECS | Cambridge Crown Court, 83 East Road | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corner House | The Corner House, 231 Newmarket Road | 243 yd | |
| The Dobblers Inn | The Dobblers Inn, 184 Sturton Street | 434 yd | |
| The Wrestlers | The Wrestlers, 337 Newmarket Road | 511 yd | |
| The Burleigh Arms | The Burleigh Arms, 9 - 11 Newmarket Road | 561 yd | |
| The Blue Moon | The Blue Moon, 2 Norfolk Street | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Cheddars Lane | 376 yd | |
| Flames kebab | 301 Newmarket Road | 437 yd | |
| Chi Pod 3, Food Social | Grafton Centre, Grafton Centre Fitzroy Street | 485 yd | |
| The Vegan Witch | The Snug, 170 East Road | 639 yd | |
| Lokum | 40 Burleigh Street | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Cheddars Lane | 376 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 10a, Cambridge Retail Park Newmarket Road | 465 yd | |
| Aldi Store | 393 Newmarket Road | 610 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Unit 1, 172 East Road | 665 yd | |
| Harry's Chocs | 35 Grafton Street | 780 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Active4Less (Cambridge) (Closed) Newmarket Road | health and fitness suite | 337 yd |
| Cambridge Chesterton Indoor Bowls Club Logans Way | indoor bowls | 378 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Cambridge) UNIT 2A UNIT 2A COLDHAMS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 541 yd |
| Pure Gym (Cambridge Grafton Centre) GRAFTON CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Simoco Sports Ground (Closed) Logans Way | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Cambridge) CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 691 yd |
| Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge Campus) (Closed) EAST ROAD | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Parkside Community College Parkside | 1,044 yd | |
| Abbey Leisure Complex POOL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,067 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 61.4% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.