CB6 1BP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Abbot Thurston Avenue, 0.3km from Newbarns in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely East ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
For serious buyers, CB6 1BP is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.
Census 2021 statistics for CB6 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00090946 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBOT THURSTON AVENUE, CB6 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBOT THURSTON AVENUE, CB6 1BP.
207
54
£ 51,900 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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
No single demographic signal dominates CB6 1BP — age 54, 74% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £320k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB6 1BP. The average age is 54.2. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
15 sales · Mean £ 295,233
Detached
£ 440,000
1 sales · Mean £ 440,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB6 1BP has low crime rates — 23 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
Spring Meadow Infant School
Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School
Isle of Ely Primary School
Lantern Community Primary School
Highfield Ely Academy
Ely College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Castle Lodge0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Yard By Silver Oak0.8 km
- Hand Crafted Cupcakes1.0 km
- Starbucks1.0 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- New Barns Road Stores0.5 km
- Wilkinsons1.0 km
- Labas0.9 km
- Card Factory1.0 km
- Holland & Barrett1.0 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Townhouse1.0 km
- The High Flyer0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Lucky Panda0.9 km
- Balti King1.0 km
- Ely King0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Food Ltd1.0 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely2.0 km
- Littleport6.8 km
- Shippea Hill9.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CB61BP · Data under Open Government Licence