CB6 1BQ is a sought-after residential area on Arundell, 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 1BQ offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 85% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k. 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00090970 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARUNDELL, CB6 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARUNDELL, CB6 1BQ.
260
53
£ 51,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB6 1BQ 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CB6 1BQ's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £430k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £430k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB6 1BQ. The average age is 52.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 430,500
1 sales · Mean £ 430,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB6 1BQ has low crime rates — 16 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
Lantern Community Primary School
Isle of Ely Primary School
Ely College
Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School
Spring Meadow Infant School
Ely St John's Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Burrows0.6 km
- Bent & Cornwell Quality Meats0.7 km
- Ely Fudge Company0.7 km
- New Barns Road Stores0.7 km
- St Mary's Sweet Shop0.5 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Poets House0.6 km
- Lamb Hotel0.5 km
- Castle Lodge0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Hereward0.5 km
- The Townhouse0.5 km
- The High Flyer0.5 km
- The Royal Standard0.8 km
- Isle Of Ely0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Julia's Tea Rooms0.6 km
- Sylhet Tandoori Restaurant And Takeaway0.5 km
- Tamarin Bay Coffee House Ltd0.8 km
- Caffe Nero0.6 km
- Pizza Express0.6 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Lucky Panda0.5 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.9 km
- Balti King0.5 km
- Ely Kebab House0.5 km
- Ely King0.6 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Iceland Food Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely1.6 km
- Littleport7.5 km
- Shippea Hill10.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CB61BQ · Data under Open Government Licence