Gadwall Way is in Soham, Ely and in East Cambridgeshire district. CB7 5GQ is located in the Soham North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South East Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2006-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gadwall Way, Soham, Ely, CB7 5GQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB7 5GP, CB7 5FG, CB7 5GE, CB7 5UX, CB7 5FH, CB7 5ZQ, CB7 5FR, CB7 5EN, CB7 5FS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB7 5GQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49% | 49% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 CB7 5GQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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% | 44.2% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 37.6% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 2% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 13.2% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (91.2%) 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 | 68.5% | 56.9% | -11.6% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 23.8% | 34.3% | 10.5% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 7.1% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 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.
In the area around CB7 5GQ this area, 7.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 7.5% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 12% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 20.5% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 22% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 33.5% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Black African | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.4% | 95.9% | 5.5% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 87.1% | 88.3% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 9% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 88.6% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 7% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 1.3% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.3% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gadwall Way was 100.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.8% higher than the Soham North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gadwall Way has the 8th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Soham North and the 37th highest crime rate of 244 local areas in East Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.9%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% 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 Gadwall Way, Ely, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-10-27 | £334,800 |
| 8 Gadwall Way, Ely, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-08-24 | £330,934 |
| 3 Gadwall Way, Ely, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £239,950 | 2022-09-16 | £252,825 |
| 12 Gadwall Way, Ely, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-06-17 | £368,057 |
| 18 Gadwall Way, Ely, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-11-05 | £301,610 |
CB7 5GQ 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 | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Shade Primary School The Shade , Soham CB7 5DE | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Weatheralls Primary School Pratt Street , CB7 5BH | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Sand Street , Soham CB7 5AA | 3out of 4 | 2,175 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soham Village College Sand Street , Soham CB7 5AA | 3out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Dragon | 28 Hall Street, Soham | 849 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Drive KINGFISHER DRIVE | grass pitches | 134 yd |
| Soham Town Rangers Football Club JULIUS MARTIN LANE | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Soham United Fc FOOTBALL CLUB FOOTBALL CLUB QUA FEN COMMON | grass pitches | 1,042 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 318.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 318.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.