Kingsley Walk is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB5 8JY is located in the Market electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 2013-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingsley Walk, Cambridge, CB5 8JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB5 8JX, CB5 8EA, CB5 8TH, CB5 8NZ, CB5 8TJ, CB5 8FS, CB5 8DS, CB5 8EU, CB5 8DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB5 8JY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 41.5% | 47.2% | 5.7% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 58.5% | 52.8% | -5.7% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 8JY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.4% 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 | 59.1% | 73.4% | 14.3% | 37.9% | 35.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 22.4% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -21.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7% | 2.5% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 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 (93.6%) 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 | 60.9% | 62% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 13.6% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 31.6% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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 8JY this area, 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 75.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 2.2% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -11.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 14% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.8% | 75.6% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 41.8% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 8% | 6.5% | 0.7% | 7.3% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 86.5% | 72.2% | -14.3% | 81.4% | -9.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, just 36.7% 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 | 64.3% | 36.7% | -27.6% | 83.2% | -46.5% |
| European Union | 17.2% | 23.1% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 17.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 19.6% | 13.8% | 5.6% | 14.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.2% | 14.4% | 8.2% | 1.3% | 13.1% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 0.6% | -2.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 9.4% 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 | 63.4% | 36.7% | -26.7% | 83.2% | -46.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 9.4% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.1% | 10.2% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 15.4% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 13.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 28.3% | 17.8% | 1.9% | 26.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.5% | 76.7% | -33.2% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 4.9% | 0.2% | 4.7% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 8.1% | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 9.9% | 0.3% | 9.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53% | 37.2% | 15.8% |
| Christian | 29.3% | 46.2% | -16.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsley Walk was 28.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.0% lower than the Market average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingsley Walk has the 11th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Market and the 69th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Darwin House Kingsley Walk, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2025-03-27 | £500,621 |
| 23 Darwin House Kingsley Walk, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2023-03-08 | £1,037,000 |
| 9 Darwin House Kingsley Walk, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £633,750 | 2021-09-30 | £693,248 |
| 20 Darwin House Kingsley Walk, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,498,500 | 2018-12-10 | £1,569,641 |
| 8 Darwin House Kingsley Walk, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2018-08-16 | £882,553 |
CB5 8JY 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 8JY 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) | 251 |
| Full-Time Employee | 155 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 77 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Education | 45 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 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 | 526 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,727 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 3,763 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 | 651 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Street CofE Primary School Lower Park Street , CB5 8AR | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | 4out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls CofE VA Primary School Coronation Street , CB2 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 1,695 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 | 779 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,937 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,500 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 3,200 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 | 2,679 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 3,030 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 3,823 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 | 786 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 | 930 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cambridge Vice Chancellor's Office, University Offices , The Old Schools CB2 1TN | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | 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 | 210 yd | |
| Christ Church | Christ Church Christchurch Street | 262 yd | |
| Amelie Restaurants | Grafton Centre, Grafton Centre Fitzroy Street | 336 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Central Court, Grafton Centre Fitzroy Street | 336 yd | |
| Bella Italia Cambridge Grafton also t/a Super Nonna | 106, Grafton Centre Fitzroy Street | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Burleigh Arms | The Burleigh Arms, 9 - 11 Newmarket Road | 245 yd | |
| Fort St George | Fort St George, Midsummer Common Victoria Avenue | 438 yd | |
| WT's Sports Bar Ltd | 39B Burleigh Street | 537 yd | |
| The Duke Of Cambridge | The Duke Of Cambridge, 176 East Road | 581 yd | |
| The Blue Moon | The Blue Moon, 2 Norfolk Street | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Pod 3, Food Social | Grafton Centre, Grafton Centre Fitzroy Street | 336 yd | |
| The Vegan Witch | The Snug, 170 East Road | 520 yd | |
| Lokum | 40 Burleigh Street | 529 yd | |
| Greggs | 10 Fitzroy Street | 542 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Cheddars Lane | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Unit 1, 172 East Road | 541 yd | |
| Waitrose | 6 - 8 Fitzroy Street | 549 yd | |
| Harry's Chocs | 35 Grafton Street | 594 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Cheddars Lane | 649 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 10a, Cambridge Retail Park Newmarket Road | 823 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Active4Less (Cambridge) (Closed) Newmarket Road | health and fitness suite | 205 yd |
| Pure Gym (Cambridge Grafton Centre) GRAFTON CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 389 yd |
| Cambridge Chesterton Indoor Bowls Club Logans Way | indoor bowls | 425 yd |
| Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge Campus) (Closed) EAST ROAD | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Simoco Sports Ground (Closed) Logans Way | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Cambridge) UNIT 2A UNIT 2A COLDHAMS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 809 yd |
| Parkside Community College Parkside | 811 yd | |
| Chesterton Recreation Ground Church Street | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Christ'S Pieces Emmanuel Road | tennis courts | 826 yd |
| Jesus College | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 937 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 | 106.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.