Peverel Road is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB5 8RJ 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 Peverel Road, Cambridge, CB5 8RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB5 8SF, CB5 8RP, CB5 8ZS, CB5 8SE, CB5 8RS, CB5 8RN, CB5 8SD, CB5 8RW, CB5 8RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB5 8RJ is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population 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 | 46.6% | 45.9% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 53.4% | 54.1% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 8RJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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 | 42.3% | 42.8% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 42.5% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 7% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50% | 46.2% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 36.1% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 12.5% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 47.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 13.5% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 9.6% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 10.2% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 10.8% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 47.7% | 16.0% | 33.8% | 13.9% |
| Other | 9.2% | 3.5% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 81.8% | 81.4% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 69.7% 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 | 74.9% | 69.7% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 15.5% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 6.9% | -3.4% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.9% | 69.5% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 13.8% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 5.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 4.4% | -5.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peverel Road was 53.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.1% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Peverel Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Abbey and the 146th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 Peverel Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £472,000 | 2024-02-28 | £513,748 |
| 108 Peverel Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £359,500 | 2020-07-24 | £422,143 |
| 158 Peverel Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2018-06-01 | £434,795 |
| 104 Peverel Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2018-01-05 | £622,716 |
| 146 Peverel Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2016-03-24 | £541,302 |
CB5 8RJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8RJ 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Education | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 3,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 3,748 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 3,990 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 | 393 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School 2 Vinery Way , CB1 3DR | 2out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fen Ditton Primary School Horningsea Road , Fen Ditton CB5 8SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teversham CofE VA Primary School Church Road , Teversham CB1 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Green End Road , Chesterton CB4 1RW | 3out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,443 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 2,486 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 2,897 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 3,214 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 3,484 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 | 3,577 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 3,751 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 4,637 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 | 2,390 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge Herbert House , 57 Warkworth Terrace CB1 1EE | - not rated | 2,796 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks International School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 2,983 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge International School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 2,983 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Court School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 2,983 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Joint Ex-Services & Royal Mail Social Club | Barnwell Business Park Barnwell Drive | 373 yd | |
| McDonalds | 639 Newmarket Road | 419 yd | |
| Thomas Franks LTD-Marshall Aerospace | Airport House Newmarket Road | 440 yd | |
| Pipasha Restaurant | 529C Newmarket Road | 1,049 yd | |
| Baxter Storey | Cambs Glass Stadium, 530 Newmarket Road | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coconut Cambridge | 23 Barnwell Road | 373 yd | |
| The Codfather | 7 Barnwell Road | 373 yd | |
| The Grill Plug | 5, Barnwell Business Park Barnwell Drive | 391 yd | |
| PAPA JOHNS | 643 Newmarket Road | 395 yd | |
| Barracuda Fish Bar | 39 Ditton Lane | 596 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Meadows Community School GALFRID ROAD | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Abbey Leisure Complex POOL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 985 yd |
| Coldhams Common WHITEHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| Cambridge United (The Abbey Stadium) ABBEY STADIUM ABBEY STADIUM NEWMARKET ROAD | grass pitches | 1,026 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 | 152.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.