Northfield Road is in Soham, Ely and in East Cambridgeshire district. CB7 5UE is located in the Soham North 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 Northfield Road, Soham, Ely, CB7 5UE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB7 5UD, CB7 5ZE, CB7 5WD, CB7 5QN, CB7 5UZ, CB7 5JP, CB7 5XA, CB7 5DD, CB7 5ZX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB7 5UE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 47.7% | 49.6% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 52.3% | 50.4% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 31.2% | 34.8% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 45.7% | -7.1% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 10.6% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 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 | 48.6% | 49.8% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 35.6% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 10.4% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 16.7% | 22.2% | 5.5% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 9.8% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 14.8% | -6.5% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 18% | 0.7% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 27.8% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98% | 96.9% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 95.3% | 87.5% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 8% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 88.4% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northfield Road was 22.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.9% lower than the Soham North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northfield Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Soham North and the 45th lowest crime rate of 244 local areas in East Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Northfield Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-05-24 | £376,276 |
| 4 Northfield Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2024-03-27 | £282,290 |
| Unit 4 Northfield Business Park Northfield Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-08-31 | £152,941 |
| 7 Northfield Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-06-03 | £276,928 |
| 1B Northfield Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2018-06-01 | £351,021 |
CB7 5UE 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 | 160 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 808 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Weatheralls Primary School Pratt Street , CB7 5BH | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Sand Street , Soham CB7 5AA | 3out of 4 | 2,201 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 | 2,010 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 | 797 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Soham United Fc FOOTBALL CLUB FOOTBALL CLUB QUA FEN COMMON | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Kingfisher Drive KINGFISHER DRIVE | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Soham Town Rangers Football Club JULIUS MARTIN LANE | grass pitches | 774 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 | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.8 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.