Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

CB6 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB6 1BJ.

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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 1BJ 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 1BJ 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. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

CB6 1BJ is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Fieldside in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely West ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

For families considering a move, CB6 1BJ represents 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. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CB6 1BJ 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 1BJ. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

CB6 1BJ has low crime rates — 40 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 offences71
Anti-social behaviour45
Shoplifting33
Criminal damage and arson20
Other theft14

school Local Schools

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Highfield Ely Academy

Good134 pupils0.5 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 pupils0.9 km
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Ely College

Good1423 pupils1.2 km
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Isle of Ely Primary School

Good422 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.5 km
  • Pizza Express0.7 km
  • The Almonry Restaurant0.6 km
  • The Cromwell Grill & Wine Bar0.9 km
  • Hand Crafted Cupcakes0.6 km
  • + 26 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Fountain0.5 km
  • The Hereward0.6 km
  • The Townhouse0.6 km
  • Drayman's Son0.9 km
  • The High Flyer0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • New Dragon Inn0.3 km
  • Millennium Pizza0.6 km
  • Lucky Panda0.7 km
  • Alan Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • + 8 more
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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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Poets House0.3 km
  • Lamb Hotel0.5 km
  • The Nyton0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland Food Ltd0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ely1.3 km
  • Littleport8.1 km
  • Shippea Hill11.2 km