Stanesfield Close is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB5 8NJ 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 Stanesfield Close, Cambridge, CB5 8NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB5 8NA, CB5 8NH, CB5 8NB, CB5 8LT, CB5 8NG, CB5 8LX, CB5 8NQ, CB5 8NL, CB5 8LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB5 8NJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 50.9% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 52.4% | 49.1% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 8NJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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 | 39.3% | 43.8% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 42.6% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.2% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 55.6% | 59.5% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 28.7% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 9.2% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 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.
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 44.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.5% | 19.6% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 6.8% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 8.7% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 12.1% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 44.5% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 10.7% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 5.1% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 0.9% | -2.7% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 83.4% | 77.5% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -3.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 75.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 75.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 11.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 8.6% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 1.2% | -3.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.7% | 75.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 15.4% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 3.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 3.8% | -5.1% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanesfield Close was 36.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.1% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stanesfield Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Abbey and the 94th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Stanesfield Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2024-03-21 | £496,112 |
| 4 Stanesfield Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £361,000 | 2016-06-30 | £451,463 |
| 3 Stanesfield Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £334,329 | 2015-10-06 | £428,233 |
| 2 Stanesfield Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2010-01-22 | £569,374 |
| 4 Stanesfield Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-10-27 | £493,470 |
CB5 8NJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 8NJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 8NJ 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 545 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,828 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 3,253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 3,843 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Galfrid School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 1out of 4 | 511 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School 2 Vinery Way , CB1 3DR | 2out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Green End Road , Chesterton CB4 1RW | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Community Primary School Nuffield Road , Chesterton CB4 1TF | 3out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Primary School 19 Norfolk Street , CB1 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,255 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,275 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 2,552 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 2,644 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 2,803 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 | 3,224 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,348 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 | 1,736 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge Herbert House , 57 Warkworth Terrace CB1 1EE | - not rated | 2,165 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 2,329 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sancton Wood School 2 St Pauls Road , CB1 2EZ | - not rated | 2,545 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 2,641 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Storey | Cambs Glass Stadium, 530 Newmarket Road | 407 yd | |
| Pipasha Restaurant | 529C Newmarket Road | 438 yd | |
| The Grill Brothers | 529B Newmarket Road | 445 yd | |
| McDonalds | 639 Newmarket Road | 448 yd | |
| Jimmy's Cambridge | 451 Newmarket Road | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partyman World of Play | 8 Mercers Row | 764 yd | |
| The Wrestlers | The Wrestlers, 337 Newmarket Road | 901 yd | |
| Bottisham Community Sports And Social Club | 31 Downing Close, Bottisham | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coconut Cambridge | 23 Barnwell Road | 403 yd | |
| The Codfather | 7 Barnwell Road | 403 yd | |
| London football catering | Cambs Glass Stadium, 530 Newmarket Road | 407 yd | |
| PAPA JOHNS | 643 Newmarket Road | 461 yd | |
| The Grill Plug | 5, Barnwell Business Park Barnwell Drive | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Store | 393 Newmarket Road | 843 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 10a, Cambridge Retail Park Newmarket Road | 905 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Leisure Complex POOL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 337 yd |
| Cambridge United (The Abbey Stadium) ABBEY STADIUM ABBEY STADIUM NEWMARKET ROAD | grass pitches | 355 yd |
| Abbey Meadows Community School GALFRID ROAD | grass pitches | 380 yd |
| Coldhams Common WHITEHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Cambridge) CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 911 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 | 107 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.