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Cambridge, ON Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
150 K People
Population growth
1.5%
Age distribution
0-14: 15%
15-24: 25%
25-44: 35%
45-64: 15%
65+: 10% percent
15-24: 25%
25-44: 35%
45-64: 15%
65+: 10% percent
Household size
2.3 People
Household composition
Single person: 35%
Couples: 30%
Families: 25%
Shared: 10% percent
Couples: 30%
Families: 25%
Shared: 10% percent
Education level
Higher education: 60%
Secondary: 30%
Below secondary: 10% percent
Secondary: 30%
Below secondary: 10% percent
Median household income
40,000 GBP/year
Employment rate
75 %
Job growth
2 %
Dominant industries
Education, High-tech, Biotechnology, Tourism
Cost of living index
120 index
Retail sales per capita
5,000 GBP/person/year
Disposable income
25,000 GBP/person/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 10%, Dining: 15%, Electronics: 8% percent of total spending
Existing retail mix
High street shops, supermarkets, boutiques, university shops
Number of competitors
500 outlets
Market saturation
High
Presence of anchor tenants
Yes
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
High
Rent costs
300 GBP/sqm/year
Property values
10,000 GBP/sqm
Zoning laws
Strict conservation areas and green belt restrictions
Business permits
Standard local authority process
Availability of retail space
Limited in center, available outskirts
Proximity to major roads
Excellent
Public transportation access
Good rail and bus networks
Parking availability
Limited with park and ride options
Pedestrian traffic
High
Vehicle traffic
High congestion
Public transport accessibility
High
Commute times
25 minutes
Work patterns
High cycling and public transport use
Shopping preferences
Quality local and sustainable products
Brand affinity
Luxury, sustainable, tech brands
Consumer loyalty
High to independents
Entertainment and leisure trends
Cultural events, outdoor activities
Crime statistics
60 crimes/1,000 people
Shoplifting rates
Low
Public safety measures
CCTV and community policing
Tourist spending
200,000,000 GBP/year
Tourist footfall
8,000,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Cambridge Folk Festival, Varsity Matches
Seasonal attractions
Summer punting, winter lights
E-commerce penetration
20 %
Click-and-collect adoption
High
Local preference for in-store shopping
Moderate
Total retail space
100,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
0.7 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
1 %
Retail leakage rate
5 %
Sustainable retail demand
High
Major upcoming retail projects
Grand Arcade redevelopment
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Tesco: 30%, Sainsbury's: 25%, Waitrose: 20% percent
Consumer spending patterns
High on essentials and leisure
Grocery expenditure trends
3 percent
Luxury retail performance
Strong
Top mall shopping preferences
Grand Arcade, Lion Yard
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
15 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Convenience, variety, events
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Luxury fashion: High, Value fashion: Medium
Number of existing malls
2 malls
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
5,000,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Sustainable options, experiential retail
Trade area population
280,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High
Projected retail growth rate
2.5 %
Preferred mall layouts
Mixed-use with dining and leisure
Public transport access
Excellent bus and train
Walkability score
80 score/100
Road infrastructure & car access
Good A roads and motorways
Parking capacity in comparable malls
1,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed residential, commercial, tech parks
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Cambridge, ON at a Glance
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