CB6 1AE is a well-regarded residential area on Egremont Street, 0.2km from Ely in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely West ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB6, CB6 1AE offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £638k, up 131.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CB6 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00090970 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EGREMONT STREET, CB6 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EGREMONT STREET, CB6 1AE.
260
53
£ 51,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB6 1AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CB6 1AE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £638k, 85% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £638k. Property prices are trending up 131.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB6 1AE. The average age is 52.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 420,000
7 sales · Mean £ 414,571
Detached
£ 875,000
6 sales · Mean £ 936,666
Semi-Detached
£ 708,900
3 sales · Mean £ 633,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB6 1AE is moderate at 84 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Highfield Ely Academy
Lantern Community Primary School
Isle of Ely Primary School
Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School
Spring Meadow Infant School
Ely St John's Community Primary School
Ely College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Burrows0.3 km
- Bent & Cornwell Quality Meats0.4 km
- Ely Fudge Company0.4 km
- New Barns Road Stores0.7 km
- St Mary's Sweet Shop0.2 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Poets House0.4 km
- Lamb Hotel0.2 km
- Riverside Inn0.9 km
- The Nyton0.8 km
- Castle Lodge0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Hereward0.3 km
- The Townhouse0.2 km
- The High Flyer0.4 km
- The Royal Standard0.5 km
- The Kings Arms0.2 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Julia's Tea Rooms0.3 km
- Sylhet Tandoori Restaurant And Takeaway0.3 km
- Tamarin Bay Coffee House Ltd0.5 km
- Urban Fresh Ely1.0 km
- Caffe Nero0.3 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Lucky Panda0.3 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.7 km
- Balti King0.2 km
- Ely Kebab House0.3 km
- Ely King0.5 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Iceland Food Ltd0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely1.2 km
- Littleport7.8 km
- Shippea Hill10.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CB61AE · Data under Open Government Licence