Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

CROMWELL ROAD, CB6 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROMWELL ROAD, CB6 1AS.

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Population

251

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB6 1AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CB6 1AS is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £389k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

CB6 1AS is a safe, established residential area on Cromwell Road, 0.4km from Fieldside in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely West ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

For families considering a move, CB6 1AS represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £389k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB6 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00090964 (shared with 10 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 1AS. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 362,500

8 sales · Mean £ 359,375

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

CB6 1AS has low crime rates — 48 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 offences72
Anti-social behaviour40
Shoplifting35
Criminal damage and arson24
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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Highfield Ely Academy

Good134 pupils0.6 km
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Ely St John's Community Primary School

Good370 pupils0.9 km
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Lantern Community Primary School

Good386 pupils1.0 km
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Isle of Ely Primary School

Good422 pupils1.4 km
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Ely College

Good1423 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Burrows0.4 km
  • Bent & Cornwell Quality Meats0.6 km
  • Ely Fudge Company0.6 km
  • St Mary's Sweet Shop0.4 km
  • Wilkinsons0.7 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Poets House0.1 km
  • Lamb Hotel0.4 km
  • Riverside Inn0.9 km
  • The Nyton0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Hereward0.5 km
  • The Townhouse0.5 km
  • The High Flyer0.7 km
  • The Royal Standard0.7 km
  • The Kings Arms0.3 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Julia's Tea Rooms0.5 km
  • Sylhet Tandoori Restaurant And Takeaway0.5 km
  • Tamarin Bay Coffee House Ltd0.7 km
  • Urban Fresh Ely1.0 km
  • Caffe Nero0.4 km
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Lucky Panda0.7 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.9 km
  • Balti King0.5 km
  • Ely Kebab House0.5 km
  • Ely King0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Iceland Food Ltd0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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