Is CB6 1BX a safe place to live?

Yes, CB6 1BX is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 26 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in CB6 1BX?

The average property price in CB6 1BX is currently around £382k.

What is the population of CB6 1BX?

The population for the CB6 1BX area is approximately 264 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

JAMES ESSEX DRIVE, CB6 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JAMES ESSEX DRIVE, CB6 1BX.

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Population

264

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10

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8/10

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5/10

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7/10

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4/10

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7/10

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2/10

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10/10

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6/10

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Area Character

CB6 1BX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £382k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £382k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB6 1BX is a sought-after residential area on James Essex Drive, 0.5km from Newbarns in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely North ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

For serious buyers, CB6 1BX is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Residents average 55 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 92% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £382k. 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 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00090942 (shared with 6 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 1BX. The average age is 54.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%

Asian / British Asian1.5%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 340,000

11 sales · Mean £ 340,454

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

CB6 1BX has low crime rates — 26 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 offences50

Anti-social behaviour22

Other theft10

Criminal damage and arson6

Other crime5

school Local Schools

Isle of Ely Primary School

Good422 pupils0.4 km

Spring Meadow Infant School

Requires Improvement212 pupils0.5 km

Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School

Good315 pupils0.5 km

Lantern Community Primary School

Good386 pupils0.9 km

Highfield Ely Academy

Good134 pupils1.0 km

Ely College

Good1423 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Castle Lodge0.7 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

New Barns Road Stores0.7 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Ely King0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Ely2.2 km
Littleport6.6 km
Shippea Hill9.8 km