DOWNHAM ROAD, CB6 1BL House Prices & Local Information

CB6 1BL 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 1BL offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £531k. 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00090968 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.