Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

ST CATHERINES, CB6 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST CATHERINES, CB6 1AP.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CB6 1AP has a significant social housing presence — 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB6 1AP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St Catherines, 0.4km from Fieldside in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely West ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CB6 1AP is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. 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. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £498k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB6 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00090960 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB6 1AP. The average age is 52.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 505,000

4 sales · Mean £ 501,250

Semi-Detached

£ 367,000

2 sales · Mean £ 367,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CB6 1AP has low crime rates — 35 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences60
Anti-social behaviour36
Shoplifting29
Criminal damage and arson14
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Highfield Ely Academy

Good134 pupils0.4 km
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Lantern Community Primary School

Good386 pupils0.8 km
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Ely St John's Community Primary School

Good370 pupils1.0 km
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Ely College

Good1423 pupils1.2 km
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Isle of Ely Primary School

Good422 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.5 km
  • Pizza Express0.6 km
  • The Almonry Restaurant0.6 km
  • The Cromwell Grill & Wine Bar0.8 km
  • Hand Crafted Cupcakes0.5 km
  • + 28 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Fountain0.5 km
  • The Hereward0.5 km
  • The Townhouse0.5 km
  • Isle Of Ely1.0 km
  • Drayman's Son0.8 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • New Dragon Inn0.3 km
  • Millennium Pizza0.5 km
  • Lucky Panda0.7 km
  • Sushi Gourmet1.0 km
  • Alan Fish Bar1.0 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • W H Smith0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Card Factory0.7 km
  • Cherry Hill Chocolates0.6 km
  • Edis Of Ely Limited0.6 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Poets House0.3 km
  • Castle Lodge1.0 km
  • Lamb Hotel0.5 km
  • The Nyton0.6 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • Iceland Food Ltd0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ely1.3 km
  • Littleport8.0 km
  • Shippea Hill11.1 km