New Street is in Chippenham, Ely and in East Cambridgeshire district. CB7 5QF is located in the Fordham & Isleham 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 New Street, Chippenham, Ely, CB7 5QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB7 5QG, CB7 5PN, CB7 5PP, CB7 5PR, CB7 5QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB7 5QF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.7% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.3% | 0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.7% | 33.9% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 46% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 13% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 57.1% | 55.2% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 33% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 8% | 7.6% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.7% | 15.1% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 8.8% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 15.1% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 7.1% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 15.5% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 38.2% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.8% | 89.6% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
In this area, 90.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 90.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 90.6% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 7.7% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 12.5% | 6.0% | 6.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Street was 60.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.1% higher than the Fordham & Isleham average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
New Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Fordham & Isleham and the 89th highest crime rate of 244 local areas in East Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 44.1%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 New Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2024-07-19 | £223,149 |
| 39A New Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-01-07 | £134,995 |
| 81 New Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2021-04-13 | £553,236 |
| 71 New Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2019-08-09 | £397,598 |
| 81 New Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2019-06-03 | £541,816 |
CB7 5QF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CB7 5QF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Other | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham CofE Primary School Isleham Road , Fordham CB7 5NL | 4out of 4 | 3,296 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's CEVCP School St Christopher's Cevcp School, Bellflower Crescent , Red Lodge IP28 8XQ | 1out of 4 | 4,428 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennett Primary School 98 Station Road , Kennett CB8 7QQ | 3out of 4 | 4,438 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pines Primary School Manor Wood , Red Lodge IP28 8WL | - not rated | 4,863 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Isleham Church of England Primary School Malting Lane , Isleham CB7 5RZ | 3out of 4 | 4,909 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Potting Shed Cafe | Crawley, Chippenham Park | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tharp Arms | 46 High Street, Chippenham | 284 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chippenham Park PARKSIDE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 496 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 | 80.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 44.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 44.4% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 219.84 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 219.84 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 37.12 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.