Queens' Lane Cambridge
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (CB2,CB3), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5401232.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band G; Band D in Cambridge costs £2,467 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Laundress Green, is about 160 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 9 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Trumpington Street Medical Practice, about 130 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 2,700 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 46% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 200 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often theft from the person.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Cambridge in 2026-27: Band D £2,467 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,645 | £1,919 | £2,193 | £2,467 | £3,015 | £3,563 | £4,112 | £4,934 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band G (28% of about 1,410 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Historic Core (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 5.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- QUEENS' COLLEGE, THE BUILDINGS SURROUNDING FRONT COURT, CLOISTER COURT, PUMP COURT AND WALNUT TREE COURT, grade I
- THE BUILDINGS SURROUNDING PRINCIPAL COURT, ST CATHARINE'S COLLEGE, grade I
- BOUNDARY WALL FRONTING QUEEN'S LANE, ST CATHARINE'S COLLEGE, grade II
- KING'S COLLEGE, SOUTH RANGE OF WEBB'S COURT WITH GATEWAY TO QUEEN'S LANE, grade II
- SCREEN AND GATES OF MASTER'S LODGE FRONTING QUEEN'S LANE, ST CATHARINE'S COLLEGE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Essex House 71 Regent Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire: up to 13 homes, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- 14-17 Regent Terrace Cambridge CB2 1AA: up to 6 homes, permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Land Rear Of 5-17 New Square Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 1EY: up to 8 homes, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- Housing Allocation, Land at Parkside Police Station and Fire and Rescue Station, Parkside, Cambridge, CB1: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Land at Parkside Police Station, Parkside, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 7 homes the Environment Agency counts, 5 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 9 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB2 1ST | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CB3 9ET | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cambridge 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cambridge North 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Shelford (Cambs) 222,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 55 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Corpus Christi Col Cambridge | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Drummer St Bus Station Cambridge | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Grand Arcade car park | 340 m |
| EV charging points | 12 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest EVC Charging Station | 280 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 36.3 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Trumpington Street Medical Practice | 130 m |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fitzwilliam Pharmacy | 380 m |
| NHS dentists | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Granta Dental | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Nuffeild Health Cambridge Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Parkside Police Station | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cash machine 32-33 Petty Cury Halifax | 380 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Laundress Green 2,820 m² | 160 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Parker's Piece 9.2 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 710 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest University Rugby Ground 3.0 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Empty Common Allotments 1.7 ha | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 9 parks and gardens, 41 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Queens' College, the Buildings Surrounding Front Court, Cloister Court, Pump Court and Walnut Tree Court, a listed building (Grade I), 20 m. 623 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 62 of them Grade I and 42 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Queens' College, the Buildings Surrounding Front Court, Cloister Court, Pump Court and Walnut Tree Court | Listed building, Grade I | 20 m |
| The Buildings Surrounding Principal Court, St Catharine's College | Listed building, Grade I | 20 m |
| The Railings, Piers, Gateway and Screen Wall on the East Side of Principal Court, St Catharines College | Listed building, Grade I | 80 m north-east |
| King's College, South Range of First Court, Including the Library and the Former Provost's Lodge | Listed building, Grade I | 130 m north |
| Queens' College | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 160 m west |
| King's College | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 240 m north-west |
| Hobson's Conduit | Scheduled monument | 680 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Cambridge Castle mound | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Backs | Lake or reservoir | 100 m west |
| The Grove | Wood | 150 m west |
| Mill Pit | Lake or reservoir | 170 m south-west |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Giants Grave | Valley | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south-east |
| Chesterton Fen | Wetland | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cambridge: see them on the Cambridge page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Street CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parkside Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Newnham Croft Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Pauls CofE VA Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Matthew's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brunswick Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Chesterton Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Cambridge Maths School | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Milton Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catharines College CB2 1RL | School/college/university | 60 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Cafe Aristo CB3 9EL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 4 Good | 14 May 2025 |
| Queens College Catering Dept. CB3 9EL | School/college/university | 90 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2025 |
| MAKESPACE CAMBRIDGE LIMITED CB2 1RX | Other catering premises | 90 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Anchor Public House CB3 9EL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 4 Good | 14 Jun 2025 |
| Bits & Bites CB2 1SD | Mobile caterer | 110 m | 4 Good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Corpus Christi College CB2 1RH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Kings College | School/college/university | 130 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Espresso Lane CB2 3RD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 4 Good | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Fitzbillies - Shop & Bakery CB2 1RG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2024 |
| The Mill CB2 1RX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| The Cambridge Chop House CB2 1SJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Cambridge Wine Merchants CB2 1SJ | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2023 |
| The Eagle Public House CB2 3QN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Agora at The Copper Kettle CB2 1SJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 40 |
| Other theft | 37 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 |
| Bicycle theft | 27 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bene'T Street (69); On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre (37); On or near Further/Higher Educational Building (28); On or near Shopping Area (16); On or near Little St Mary'S Lane (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 22 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 2% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | under 1% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 46% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 49% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 12% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 16% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | under 1% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 63% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 11% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 26% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | under 1% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 0% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Silver Street · Kings Lane · Laundress Lane · Trumpington Street · Mill Lane · Trumpington Street · Bene't Street · Botolph Lane · Granta Place · Pembroke Street · King's Parade · Free School Lane
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.