41,924TOTAL POPULATION
17,822HOUSEHOLDS
3.5%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£53,040AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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CB4 POSTCODE REGION

Cambridge (CB4)

The CB4 postcode area is located in the Cambridge postcode town region, within the county of Cambridgeshire, and contains a total of 2502 individual postcodes.

There are 4 electoral wards in the CB4 postcode area, including Cambridge, Ely, Haverhill, Newmarket, Saffron Walden which come under the local authority of the South Cambridgeshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 39% of people in CB4 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of CB4 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The CB4 postcode covers several areas of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. It includes both rural and urban sections, covering parts of the city centre, the south and north of the River Cam, as well as the villages of Fen Ditton, Abington, Milton, and Teversham.

The postcode district boundaries are approximately the A1134 and M11 motorways to the north, the A11 to the east, the Fulbourn-Cherry Hinton parish boundary to the south, and the A14 to the west. It covers a total area of 5.09 square miles or 13.7 square kilometres.

CB4 is densely populated, with a population of 56,622 at the last census in 2011. The city centre remains the most densely populated area with 34,662 people living there. The southern part of the postcode includes the villages of Milton and Fen Ditton, while the northern parts include the villages of Abington and Teversham.

As for transport links, the district is served by numerous bus routes operated by the local Suffolk County Council. There is also a number of train stations in the postcode including Cambridge, Cambridge North, Cherry Hinton, and others. CB4 is also part of the Ring Road network and is connected to the Cambridge Guided Busway.

The area is home to many parks including Mill Road and Wandlebury Country Park as well as numerous sports facilities. It is also home to two universities - the University of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin University. It also boasts a number of landmarks such as the Church of St Andrew, the Church of St John the Baptist, and the top of Amigos Hill.

Other attractions in the area include the Museum of Classical Archaeology, Cambridge Castle, Jesus Green Swimming Pool, Cambridge Botanic Garden, and the Imperial War Museum Duxford. Furthermore, the area has several shopping centres such as the Grand Arcade and Grafton Centre, as well as smaller independent retailers.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 85%WORKING
  • 15%UNEMPLOYED

15% of people in CB4 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 39%AB
  • 43%C2/C2
  • 18%DE

According to census records, 39% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 76%WHITE
  • 24%NON-WHITE

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

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CB4Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire

The county of Cambridgeshire

CB4 is located in the county of Cambridgeshire, in England.

Cambridgeshire has a total population of 849,000, making it the 27th largest county in the UK.

Cambridgeshire has a total area of 1309 square miles, and a population density of 250 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Cambridgeshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeCB4
Postal TownCambridge
MSOA NameSouth Cambridgeshire 007
LSOA NameSouth Cambridgeshire 007C
CountyCambridgeshire
RegionCambridgeshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthoritySouth Cambridgeshire
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

CB4 Electoral Wards

The postal region of CB4, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Chesterton
Fen Ditton
King's Hedges
Milton
Orchard Park
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