Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

QUEEN EMMA WALK, CB6 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEEN EMMA WALK, CB6 1BY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

264

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Avg Age

55

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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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB6 1BY combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£312k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £312k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CB6 1BY is a sought-after residential area on Queen Emma Walk, 0.4km from Newbarns in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely North ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

For serious buyers, CB6 1BY is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 £312k. 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 1BY 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 1BY. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 312,500

1 sales · Mean £ 312,500

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

CB6 1BY 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 offences61
Anti-social behaviour24
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft7
Other crime5

school Local Schools

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Isle of Ely Primary School

Good422 pupils0.4 km
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Spring Meadow Infant School

Requires Improvement212 pupils0.4 km
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Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School

Good315 pupils0.4 km
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Lantern Community Primary School

Good386 pupils0.8 km
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Highfield Ely Academy

Good134 pupils1.0 km
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Ely College

Good1423 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Castle Lodge0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Yard By Silver Oak0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • New Barns Road Stores0.6 km
  • Labas1.0 km
  • The Atrium1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Lucky Panda1.0 km
  • Ely King0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The High Flyer1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ely2.1 km
  • Littleport6.7 km
  • Shippea Hill9.9 km