CB6 1DA is a well-regarded residential area on Lynn Road, 0.4km from Ely in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely East ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £636k, down 4.3% year-on-year. 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 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00090935 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LYNN ROAD, CB6 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYNN ROAD, CB6 1DA.
215
48
£ 51,900 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB6 1DA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CB6 1DA's 53% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 4.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB6 1DA. The average age is 48.0. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 745,000
3 sales · Mean £ 733,333
Semi-Detached
£ 520,000
3 sales · Mean £ 488,416
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB6 1DA is moderate at 67 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 St Mary's CofE Junior School
Spring Meadow Infant School
Ely College
Ely St John's Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Caffe Nero0.4 km
- Pizza Express0.4 km
- The Almonry Restaurant0.4 km
- The Cromwell Grill & Wine Bar0.5 km
- The Maltings0.8 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Fountain0.7 km
- The Hereward0.3 km
- The Townhouse0.3 km
- Drayman's Son0.5 km
- The High Flyer0.2 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- New Dragon Inn0.5 km
- Millennium Pizza0.4 km
- Lucky Panda0.2 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.6 km
- Alan Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- W H Smith0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Card Factory0.4 km
- Cherry Hill Chocolates0.4 km
- Edis Of Ely Limited0.4 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Poets House0.6 km
- Castle Lodge0.4 km
- Lamb Hotel0.4 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Iceland Food Ltd0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely1.3 km
- Littleport7.5 km
- Shippea Hill10.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CB61DA · Data under Open Government Licence