CB6 1AT is a safe, established residential area on Chiefs Street, 0.2km from Fieldside in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely West ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
For families considering a move, CB6 1AT represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £323k, up 14.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CB6 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00090964 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHIEFS STREET, CB6 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHIEFS STREET, CB6 1AT.
251
45
£ 51,900 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB6 1AT 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CB6 1AT's 56% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £323k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 14.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB6 1AT. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 295,000
5 sales · Mean £ 288,000
Detached
£ 397,500
2 sales · Mean £ 397,500
Semi-Detached
£ 207,500
1 sales · Mean £ 207,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB6 1AT has low crime rates — 44 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 Express0.7 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 Hereward0.6 km
- The Townhouse0.6 km
- Drayman's Son0.8 km
- The High Flyer0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- New Dragon Inn0.3 km
- Millennium Pizza0.6 km
- Lucky Panda0.8 km
- Sushi Gourmet1.0 km
- Alan Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- W H Smith0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Card Factory0.8 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 Hotel0.5 km
- The Nyton0.4 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Iceland Food Ltd0.8 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely1.2 km
- Littleport8.2 km
- Shippea Hill11.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CB61AT · Data under Open Government Licence