Newmarket Road is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB5 8JL 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 8JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB5 8JE, CB5 8WR, CB5 8LD, CB5 8JG, CB5 8JH, CB1 3EP, CB1 3EW, CB5 8HD, CB1 3EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB5 8JL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 60.3% of the population 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 | 51.7% | 60.3% | 8.6% | 51.0% | 9.3% |
| Male | 48.3% | 39.7% | -8.6% | 49.0% | -9.3% |
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 8JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.2% 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 | 52.9% | 72.2% | 19.3% | 37.9% | 34.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 20.3% | -13.0% | 44.2% | -23.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 4.9% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 51.5% | 53% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 36.1% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 8.6% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 8JL this area, 9.4% 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 45.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.5% | 9.4% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 7.4% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 8.1% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 5.7% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 21.7% | 12.4% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.6% | 45.7% | 2.1% | 33.8% | 11.9% |
| Other | 12% | 1.9% | -10.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.9% 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 | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 75.2% | 74.9% | -0.3% | 81.4% | -6.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 51.4% 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 | 69.4% | 51.4% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -31.8% |
| European Union | 14.5% | 30.3% | 15.8% | 6.1% | 24.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 10.3% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.4% | 51.3% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -31.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 11.2% | 4.5% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 12.2% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 9.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 12.4% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12% | 12.9% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.8% | 76.7% | -23.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 11.7% | 1.5% | 10.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central Asia | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 24.6% | 46.2% | -21.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Not answered | 15.1% | 6.0% | 9.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newmarket Road was 749.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 389.1% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Newmarket Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Abbey and the 6th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 146.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 442 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £7,350,000 | 2022-12-13 | £7,364,203 |
| 444 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £4,794,624 | 2022-06-30 | £4,962,101 |
| 230 - 238 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £7,200,000 | 2021-10-08 | £7,934,538 |
| 212 - 214 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £1,101,501 | 2018-05-09 | £1,173,953 |
CB5 8JL 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 8JL 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 | 181 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Education | 61 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,837 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 3,730 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 | 1,066 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Green End Road , Chesterton CB4 1RW | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Galfrid School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 1out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School 2 Vinery Way , CB1 3DR | 2out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Community 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 | 1,431 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,262 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 2,802 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 | 2,851 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 3,027 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 4,018 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Arts and Sciences Sixth Form and Tutorial College 1 High Street , Chesterton CB4 1NQ | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge Herbert House , 57 Warkworth Terrace CB1 1EE | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sancton Wood School 2 St Pauls Road , CB1 2EZ | - not rated | 1,890 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Unit 21, Cambridge Retail Park Newmarket Road | 154 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Co | Unit 20, Cambridge Retail Park Newmarket Road | 157 yd | |
| Dunelm Mill | Unit 9, Cambridge Retail Park Newmarket Road | 161 yd | |
| Costa at Tesco | Tesco Cheddars Lane | 245 yd | |
| Crunchy's | Unit 12, Cambridge Retail Park Newmarket Road | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wrestlers | The Wrestlers, 337 Newmarket Road | 77 yd | |
| The Corner House | The Corner House, 231 Newmarket Road | 241 yd | |
| Partyman World of Play | 8 Mercers Row | 699 yd | |
| The Dobblers Inn | The Dobblers Inn, 184 Sturton Street | 759 yd | |
| The Geldart | The Geldart, 1 Ainsworth Street | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flames kebab | 301 Newmarket Road | 58 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Cheddars Lane | 245 yd | |
| London football catering | Cambs Glass Stadium, 530 Newmarket Road | 648 yd | |
| Stuff My Pitta | Green Dragon Public House, 5 Water Street | 919 yd | |
| The Chef & Spices | 180 High Street, East Chesterton | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 10a, Cambridge Retail Park Newmarket Road | 50 yd | |
| Aldi Store | 393 Newmarket Road | 174 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Cheddars Lane | 245 yd | |
| Rayyan supermarket | 116 High Street, East Chesterton | 925 yd | |
| Tesco | 184 - 188 High Street, East Chesterton | 974 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Cambridge) CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 514 yd |
| Cambridge Chesterton Indoor Bowls Club Logans Way | indoor bowls | 562 yd |
| Simoco Sports Ground (Closed) Logans Way | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Cambridge United (The Abbey Stadium) ABBEY STADIUM ABBEY STADIUM NEWMARKET ROAD | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Abbey Leisure Complex POOL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 630 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Cambridge) UNIT 2A UNIT 2A COLDHAMS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 716 yd |
| Coldhams Common WHITEHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Active4Less (Cambridge) (Closed) Newmarket Road | health and fitness suite | 818 yd |
| Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Pure Gym (Cambridge Grafton Centre) GRAFTON CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 1,062 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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.