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Who lives in CB24 8SH

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in CB24 8SH, set against England as a whole.

Neighbourhood
Cottenham
Council
South Cambridgeshire
Region
East of England
Neighbourhood population
2,498 (2024)
Population

Who lives in CB24 8SH

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around CB24 8SH (Cottenham) (about 2,498 residents).

Residents
2,498
2024 estimate
Households
854
Census
Median age
42
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
19% / 18%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 50–54, at 10.3% of residents. 15.6% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 18% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

CB24 8SHEngland
0%
5%
10%
15%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

50.2% of residents are female and 49.8% male.

CB24 8SH
50%
50%
England
  • Female50.2%51%
  • Male49.8%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

44.8% of adults in the CB24 8SH area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 32.8% have never married.

CB24 8SHEngland
Married or civil partnership44.8%44.7%
Never married32.8%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved10.8%9.1%
Separated5.4%2.2%
Widowed6.2%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

82.6% of residents in the CB24 8SH area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

CB24 8SH
49%
34%
13%
England
  • Very good48.8%48.5%
  • Good33.8%33.7%
  • Fair12.7%12.7%
  • Bad3.7%4%
  • Very bad1%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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