Anns Road is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB5 8TN 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 Anns Road, Cambridge, CB5 8TN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB5 8TR, CB5 8TS, CB5 8TT, CB5 8TL, CB5 8TU, CB5 8TP, CB5 8TW, CB5 8UA, CB5 8UG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB5 8TN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 52.1% | 49.2% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50.8% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 8TN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 41.6% | 50% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 36.4% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 8.6% | -5.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 1% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 | 39.9% | 37.8% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 35.8% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 19.1% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.1% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 | 27.4% | 24.4% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 8.1% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 13.2% | 2.5% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 35.5% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 78.6% | 82.9% | 4.3% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 70.4% 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 | 78.6% | 70.4% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| European Union | 8% | 14.2% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 9.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.6% | 71% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 15.5% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 5.3% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.9% | 76.7% | -17.8% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.6% | 37.2% | 14.4% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anns Road was 144.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.7% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anns Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Abbey and the 78th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Anns Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-02-03 | £241,761 |
| 4 Anns Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-12-16 | £372,980 |
| 31 Anns Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2019-12-10 | £376,938 |
| 15 Anns Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2018-09-28 | £185,747 |
| 7 Anns Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2016-06-06 | £231,903 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,633 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 3,326 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 3,536 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 4,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fen Ditton Primary School Horningsea Road , Fen Ditton CB5 8SZ | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Galfrid School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 1out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Community Primary School Nuffield Road , Chesterton CB4 1TF | 3out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Green End Road , Chesterton CB4 1RW | 3out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teversham CofE VA Primary School Church Road , Teversham CB1 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 3,145 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,210 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 3,230 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 3,425 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 3,688 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 3,446 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,319 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 5,396 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 | 2,542 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 3,123 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge Herbert House , 57 Warkworth Terrace CB1 1EE | - not rated | 3,342 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 3,443 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks International School Cherry Hinton Hall , Cherry Hinton Road CB1 8DW | - not rated | 3,708 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MJP @ The Shepherds | 5 High Street | 500 yd | |
| Thomas Franks LTD-Marshall Aerospace | Airport House Newmarket Road | 705 yd | |
| McDonalds | 639 Newmarket Road | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Head | 50 High Street | 633 yd | |
| Bottisham Community Sports And Social Club | 31 Downing Close, Bottisham | 964 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | The Plough Inn Green End | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barracuda Fish Bar | 39 Ditton Lane | 232 yd | |
| PAPA JOHNS | 643 Newmarket Road | 731 yd | |
| Coconut Cambridge | 23 Barnwell Road | 799 yd | |
| The Codfather | 7 Barnwell Road | 799 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fen Ditton Recreation Ground GREEN END | grass pitches, tennis courts | 977 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 | 157.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.