CB1 2QS is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (CB1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2QS) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case CB which means Cambridge.
- Postal District. In our case CB1.
- Postal Sector. In our case CB1 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QS.
The regional mail center for the post area CB is the National Distribution Centre, which is located at Danes Way, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 7DD.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the CB1 2QS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is CAMBRIDGE DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the CB1 2QS postcode have the street address of Fairsford Place
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the CB1 2QS postcode is home to a bustling 42 residents!
It is situated within the post town of CAMBRIDGE within the old postal county of Cambridgeshire.
CB1 2QS is within the city of Cambridge.
The CB1 2QS postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in CB1 2QS are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced, semi-detached and detached.
Most properties in CB1 2QS are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for CB1 2QS
The telephone area code for CB1 2QS is 01223 Cambridge.
Map Coordinates for CB1 2QS
| Latitude | 52.2053698181 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.140853004373 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the CB1 2QS Postcode?
Download Speeds For CB1 2QS
| Average Mbps | 129.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
CB1 2QS has an average download speed of 129 Megabits per second (Mbps).
483 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
83% of postcodes (986,285) have slower broadband speeds.
17% of postcodes (197,873) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For CB1 2QS
| Average Mbps | 16.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
CB1 2QS has an average upload speed of 16.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,294 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
77% of postcodes (911,038) have slower upload speeds.
22% of postcodes (264,309) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of CB1 2QS Postcode
England Primary Schools
Abbey Meadows Primary School
Address: Abbey Meadows Primary School, Galfrid Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8ND
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact:
Chesterton Primary School
Address: Chesterton Primary School, Green End Road, Chesterton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1RW
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 01223728392
Milton Road Primary School
Address: Milton Road Primary School, Ascham Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2BD
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01223712333
St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School
Address: St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School, 2 Vinery Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3DR
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 01223508707
St Matthew's Primary School
Address: St Matthew's Primary School, 19 Norfolk Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2LD
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: 01223568838
St Pauls CofE VA Primary School
Address: St Pauls CofE VA Primary School, Coronation Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1HJ
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01223568840
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Lensfield Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1EN
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01223712148
Newnham Croft Primary School
Address: Newnham Croft Primary School, Chedworth Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9JF
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01223508737
England Secondary Schools
North Cambridge Academy
Address: North Cambridge Academy, Arbury Road, Kings Hedges, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2JF
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: 01223491500
Parkside Community College
Address: Parkside Community College, Parkside, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1EH
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01223712600
England Higher Schools
Hills Road Sixth Form College
Address: Hills Road Sixth Form College, Hills Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8PE
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01223247251
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near CB1 2QS
NORFOLK STREET DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 24 NORFOLK STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 2LF
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 165-167 NEWMARKET ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8HA
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: :
NEWMARKET ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 20 NEWMARKET ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB5 8DT
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
CHEDDARS LANE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 8 CHEDDARS LANE, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8LD
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
NEW SQUARE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 35 NEW SQUARE, CAMBRIDGE, CB1 1EZ
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
CAMBRIDGE DENCARE
Address: 45 GLISSON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 2HA
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near CB1 2QS
WELL
Address: YORK STREET HEALTH CENTRE, 144 YORK STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 2PY
Distance: 0.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 356644
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 9, BEEHIVE CENTRE, COLDHAMS LANE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3ER
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 531610
BOOTS
Address: GRAFTON CENTRE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 1PS
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 302576
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 3, CAMBRIDGE RETAIL PARK, NEWMARKET ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB5 8WR
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 357487
PETERSFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 56 MILL ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 2AS
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 354383
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 38 FITZROY STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 1EW
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 366376
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near CB1 2QS
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY OPTOMETRY CLINIC
Address: EAST ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 1PT
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
DAVID MURPHY OPTICIANS
Address: 34 NEWMARKET ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB5 8DT
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
TAANK OPTOMETRISTS (MILL ROAD)
Address: 92A MILL ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 2BD
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (FITZROY ST, CAMBRIDGE)
Address: 13 FITZROY STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 1ER
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: :
CLAMP OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 7 ST. ANDREWS STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 3AX
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (CAMBRIDGE)
Address: THE LION YARD SHOPPING CENTRE, ST. TIBBS ROW, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 3ET
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near CB1 2QS
YORK STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 146-148 YORK STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 2PY
Distance: 0.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 364116
CAMBRIDGE ACCESS SURGERY
Address: 125 NEWMARKET ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB5 8HB
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 358961
ANGLIA POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
Address: THE MEDICAL CENTRE, RUSKIN LOUNGE, EAST ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 1PT
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 363271
PETERSFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 25 MILL ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 2AB
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 350647
MILL ROAD SURGERY
Address: 279-281 MILL ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3DG
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 247812
BROOKFIELDS HEALTH CENTRE
Address: SEYMOUR STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3DQ
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 723160
Motorway Junctions near CB1 2QS
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near CB1 2QS
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the CB1 2QS Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Cambridge Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Daniel Zeichner |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the CB1 2QS Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Cambridge District Council and the County Council is Cambridgeshire County Council.
Cambridgeshire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Cambridge District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Cambridge District at the following link Cambridge District.How much is the Council Tax?
Cambridge District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Cambridge District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the CB1 2QS Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Cambridgeshire County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Cambridgeshire County CouncilPostcodes near the CB1 2QS Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the CB1 2QS Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Beehive Centre, Coldhams Lane, CAMBRIDGE, CB1 3ER | 0.32 miles | Directions from CB1 2QS to Asda |
| Lidl, Cambridge Retail Park, Newmarket Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8WR | 0.61 miles | Directions from CB1 2QS to Lidl |
| Tesco, Cheddars Lane, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8LD | 0.82 miles | Directions from CB1 2QS to Tesco |
| Aldi, Newmarket Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8JG | 0.88 miles | Directions from CB1 2QS to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Brooks Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB1 3HP | 1.38 miles | Directions from CB1 2QS to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the CB1 2QS Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 3-4 Restwell House, Cambridge, CB1 3EW | 0.40 miles | Directions from CB1 2QS to Unit 3-4 Restwell House |
| Food Court, Hospital Main Concourse, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ | 2.08 miles | Directions from CB1 2QS to Food Court, Hospital Main Concourse |
| Fourwentways, A11, Fourwent Ways, Abington, CB21 6AP | 6.43 miles | Directions from CB1 2QS to Fourwentways, A11, Fourwent Ways |
| Oaks Drive, Fordham Road, Newmarket, CB8 7SX | 11.56 miles | Directions from CB1 2QS to Oaks Drive, Fordham Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Rose Crescent, CAMBRIDGE, CB2 3LL | 0.94 miles | Directions from CB1 2QS to McDonald's, Rose Crescent, CAMBRIDGE, CB2 3LL |
| McDonald's, Newmarket Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8WL | 1.08 miles | Directions from CB1 2QS to McDonald's, Newmarket Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8WL |
| McDonald's, Pampisford, CAMBRIDGE, CB22 3HD | 7.14 miles | Directions from CB1 2QS to McDonald's, Pampisford, CAMBRIDGE, CB22 3HD |
| McDonald's, Boxworth, CAMBRIDGE, CB23 4WU | 7.70 miles | Directions from CB1 2QS to McDonald's, Boxworth, CAMBRIDGE, CB23 4WU |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, East Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB1 1BG | 0.33 miles | Directions from CB1 2QS to KFC Cambridge - East Road |
| KFC, Boxworth, CAMBRIDGE, CB23 4WU | 7.70 miles | Directions from CB1 2QS to KFC Cambridge - A14 Services |
| KFC, Downham Road, ELY, CB6 2SH | 14.88 miles | Directions from CB1 2QS to KFC Ely - Leisure Village |
| KFC, Lordscroft Lane, HAVERHILL, CB9 0ER | 15.19 miles | Directions from CB1 2QS to KFC Haverhill - Ehringhausen Way |
| KFC, Tower Fields, HUNTINGDON, PE29 7EG | 16.89 miles | Directions from CB1 2QS to KFC Huntingdon - Tower Field |