Thetford Terrace is in Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB5 8SB is located in the Fen Ditton & Fulbourn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South East Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thetford Terrace, Cambridge, CB5 8SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB5 8SA, CB5 8SD, CB5 8RT, CB5 8SE, CB5 8SF, CB5 8RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB5 8SB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 51.3% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48.7% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 8SB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 34.7% | 43.6% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 42.1% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 7.5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 55.9% | 48% | -7.9% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 37.4% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 10.8% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 15% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 8.1% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 10.3% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 16.3% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.2% | 42.2% | 0.0% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 8.1% | 3.4% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6% | 8.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 87.2% | 80.9% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -0.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 77.4% 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 | 79% | 77.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 9.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 5.5% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.8% | 77.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 12.6% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 6% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 1.3% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thetford Terrace was 122.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.3% higher than the Fen Ditton & Fulbourn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thetford Terrace has the 11th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn and the 52nd highest crime rate of 499 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A Thetford Terrace, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-01-27 | £250,000 |
| 6 Thetford Terrace, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-01-05 | £411,348 |
| 3 Thetford Terrace, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2023-05-09 | £14,380 |
| 1 Thetford Terrace, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-05-09 | £216,396 |
| 1A Thetford Terrace, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-05-09 | £103,046 |
CB5 8SB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Education | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,479 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 3,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 4,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 4,103 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 | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Meadows Primary School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | - not rated | 772 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Junior School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | - not rated | 815 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Infant School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | - not rated | 815 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marleigh Primary Academy Marleigh Avenue , CB5 8BG | - not rated | 846 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 2,465 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | - not rated | 2,465 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | - not rated | 2,558 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,558 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 3,258 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Maths School 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 2,681 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 3,769 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 3,769 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 4,080 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridgeshire College of Agriculture and Horticulture Landbeach Road , Milton CB4 6DB | - not rated | 4,495 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Muslim Secondary School CQC, Radegund Road , CB1 3RH | - not rated | 2,643 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cambridge School of Languages 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 2,673 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA) 1 High Street , Chesterton CB4 1NQ | - not rated | 2,794 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge International School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 2,920 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge International School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 2,920 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Franks LTD-Marshall Aerospace | Airport House Newmarket Road | 181 yd | |
| Cambridge Joint Ex-Services & Royal Mail Social Club | Barnwell Business Park Barnwell Drive | 446 yd | |
| McDonalds | 639 Newmarket Road | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grill Plug | 5, Barnwell Business Park Barnwell Drive | 488 yd | |
| Coconut Cambridge | 23 Barnwell Road | 636 yd | |
| The Codfather | 7 Barnwell Road | 636 yd | |
| PAPA JOHNS | 643 Newmarket Road | 642 yd | |
| Barracuda Fish Bar | 39 Ditton Lane | 657 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Meadows Community School GALFRID ROAD | grass pitches | 702 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 | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.