CB6 1AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Chiefs Street, 0.3km from Fieldside in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely West ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CB6 1AR is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £347k.
Census 2021 statistics for CB6 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00090960 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHIEFS STREET, CB6 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHIEFS STREET, CB6 1AR.
243
53
£ 51,900 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CB6 1AR 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB6 1AR. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
Detached
£ 345,000
1 sales · Mean £ 345,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB6 1AR has low crime rates — 41 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.
school Local Schools
Highfield Ely Academy
Ely St John's Community Primary School
Lantern Community Primary School
Ely College
Isle of Ely Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- Pizza Express0.6 km
- The Almonry Restaurant0.6 km
- The Cromwell Grill & Wine Bar0.8 km
- The Maltings1.0 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Fountain0.4 km
- The Hereward0.5 km
- The Townhouse0.6 km
- Drayman's Son0.8 km
- The High Flyer0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- New Dragon Inn0.2 km
- Millennium Pizza0.5 km
- Lucky Panda0.7 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.9 km
- Alan Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
32 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
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Poets House0.2 km
- Lamb Hotel0.4 km
- The Nyton0.5 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Iceland Food Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely1.2 km
- Littleport8.1 km
- Shippea Hill11.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CB61AR · Data under Open Government Licence