CB6 1BB is a sought-after residential area on Downham Road, 0.5km 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 1BB offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 68% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £647k. 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 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00090968 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOWNHAM ROAD, CB6 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNHAM ROAD, CB6 1BB.
267
52
£ 51,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB6 1BB 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CB6 1BB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £647k, 68% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB6 1BB. The average age is 51.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 698,250
4 sales · Mean £ 672,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB6 1BB has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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 College
Ely St John's Community Primary School
Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School
Spring Meadow Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Burrows0.6 km
- Bent & Cornwell Quality Meats0.7 km
- Ely Fudge Company0.7 km
- New Barns Road Stores0.9 km
- St Mary's Sweet Shop0.5 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Poets House0.5 km
- Lamb Hotel0.5 km
- The Nyton0.8 km
- Castle Lodge0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Hereward0.6 km
- The Townhouse0.6 km
- The High Flyer0.7 km
- The Royal Standard0.9 km
- Isle Of Ely0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Julia's Tea Rooms0.7 km
- Sylhet Tandoori Restaurant And Takeaway0.6 km
- Tamarin Bay Coffee House Ltd0.9 km
- Caffe Nero0.6 km
- Pizza Express0.7 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Lucky Panda0.7 km
- Balti King0.6 km
- Ely Kebab House0.6 km
- Ely King0.8 km
- Ely Spice1.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Food Ltd0.7 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely1.5 km
- Littleport7.7 km
- Shippea Hill11.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CB61BB · Data under Open Government Licence