16POPULATION
3.1%UNEMPLOYED
30%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
49%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsCB2 8HY

What social class do the population of CB2 8HY belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CB2 8HY in Cambridge, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about CB2 8HY from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 14%Children
  • 85%Adults

14% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 3% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 62.5%Male
  • 37.5%Female

From the last census, 62.5% of people in CB28HY male, and 37.5% female. Men outnumber women in Coleridge.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 49%AB
  • 39%C2/C2
  • 12%DE

According to census records, 49% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 60%SINGLE
  • 30%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CB2 8HY is 60%. Single and 'other' people is 40%.

ETHNICITY

  • 76%WHITE
  • 25%NON-WHITE

76% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 72.5%WORKING
  • 3.1%UNEMPLOYED

3.1% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near CB2 8HY

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near CB2 8HY

Events

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Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near CB2 8HY

Banks

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Banks near CB2 8HY

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near CB2 8HY

Schools

Schools

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Schools near CB2 8HY

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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CB28HY Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeCB2 8HY
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Postal TownCambridge
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CountyCambridgeshire
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

CB28HY Postal District

Compass Postal District

CB2 8HY postcode is located in the postal town of Cambridge. Cambridge postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode CB2 8HY.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Cambridge1.1 miles NW
Hauxton2.9 miles SW
Fulbourn3.6 miles E
Fulbourne3.6 miles E
Shelford3.7 miles S
Haslingfield3.8 miles SW
Comberton4.2 miles W
Harston4.3 miles SW
Histon4.5 miles N
Whittlesford4.9 miles S
Wilbraham5 miles E
Great Wilbraham5 miles E
Needham Market5 miles SW
Hardwicke5 miles W
Sawston5.1 miles SE
London49 miles S
Glasgow304 miles NW
Edinburgh290 miles NW
Cardiff151 miles W
Liverpool154 miles NW
Southampton111 miles SW
Saint Ives126 miles SW

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