Chigwell Court is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB5 8TY is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chigwell Court, Cambridge, CB5 8TY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB5 8TX, CB5 8TZ, CB5 8UE, CB5 8UG, CB5 8UA, CB5 8UF, CB5 8UB, CB5 8TU, CB5 8TT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB5 8TY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.2% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.8% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 8TY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53% 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 | 43.2% | 53% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 30.7% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 10.7% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 45.5% | 47.7% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 29.9% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 12.5% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 24.5% | 21.9% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 8.8% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 14% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 10.7% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 39.1% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 6.3% | 5.7% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 79.4% | 75.7% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -5.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 66.5% 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 | 78.3% | 66.5% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 19.2% | 10.5% | 6.1% | 13.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 10% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.6% | 66.5% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 18.9% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 6% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 6.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 1.8% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.8% | 76.7% | -18.9% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 7.8% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chigwell Court was 63.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.4% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chigwell Court has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Abbey and the 180th lowest crime rate of 395 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Chigwell Court, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-11-27 | £249,878 |
| 11 Chigwell Court, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-03-08 | £227,633 |
| 8 Chigwell Court, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-07-25 | £171,849 |
| 10 Chigwell Court, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2010-04-16 | £232,132 |
| 1 Chigwell Court, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2007-02-02 | £334,216 |
CB5 8TY 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 8TY 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 | 78 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 3,461 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 3,708 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 4,548 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marleigh Primary Academy Marleigh Avenue , CB5 8BG | - not rated | 797 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Galfrid School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fen Ditton Primary School Horningsea Road , Fen Ditton CB5 8SZ | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fen Ditton Primary School Horningsea Road , Fen Ditton CB5 8SZ | - not rated | 972 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Meadows Primary School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,999 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | - not rated | 2,999 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | - not rated | 3,010 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,010 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor - A Foundation School Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | - not rated | 3,278 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 2,954 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 3,639 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridgeshire College of Agriculture and Horticulture Landbeach Road , Milton CB4 6DB | - not rated | 3,929 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,151 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 4,151 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA) 1 High Street , Chesterton CB4 1NQ | - not rated | 2,606 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge School of Languages 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 2,949 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rees Thomas Special School Downhams Lane , CB4 1YB | - not rated | 3,031 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Muslim Secondary School CQC, Radegund Road , CB1 3RH | - not rated | 3,080 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Cambridge Learning Base Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 3,197 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 547 yd | |
| McDonalds | 639 Newmarket Road | 575 yd | |
| MJP @ The Shepherds | 5 High Street | 704 yd | |
| Cambridge Joint Ex-Services & Royal Mail Social Club | Barnwell Business Park Barnwell Drive | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Head | 50 High Street | 813 yd | |
| Bottisham Community Sports And Social Club | 31 Downing Close, Bottisham | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barracuda Fish Bar | 39 Ditton Lane | 136 yd | |
| PAPA JOHNS | 643 Newmarket Road | 560 yd | |
| Coconut Cambridge | 23 Barnwell Road | 620 yd | |
| The Codfather | 7 Barnwell Road | 620 yd | |
| The Grill Plug | 5, Barnwell Business Park Barnwell Drive | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Meadows Community School GALFRID ROAD | grass pitches | 960 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 | 82.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.