Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

THE OAKERY, CB6 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE OAKERY, CB6 1DH.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB6 1DH 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CB6 1DH's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £388k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

CB6 1DH is a sought-after residential area on The Oakery, 0.2km from Newbarns in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely North ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

For serious buyers, CB6 1DH is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 90% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £388k. 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 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00173727 (shared with 5 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 1DH. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 388,000

1 sales · Mean £ 388,000

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

CB6 1DH has low crime rates — 18 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 offences52
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft6
Vehicle 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 pupils0.6 km
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Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School

Good315 pupils0.6 km
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Lantern Community Primary School

Good386 pupils0.7 km
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Highfield Ely Academy

Good134 pupils0.7 km
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Ely College

Good1423 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • The White & Red Shop1.0 km
  • Burrows0.9 km
  • Bent & Cornwell Quality Meats0.9 km
  • Ely Fudge Company0.9 km
  • New Barns Road Stores0.4 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Kings Arms1.0 km
  • The Minster Tavern1.0 km
  • Drayman's Son1.0 km
  • The Hereward0.9 km
  • The Townhouse0.8 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Hadi's0.9 km
  • The Old Fire Engine House1.0 km
  • Eat Thai Restaurant1.0 km
  • Sophie's Afternoon Teas And Cakes1.0 km
  • The Yard By Silver Oak0.6 km
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Castle Lodge0.4 km
  • Lamb Hotel0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Papa Johns1.0 km
  • The Bagel Bar0.9 km
  • Lucky Panda0.7 km
  • Balti King0.8 km
  • Ely Kebab House0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland Food Ltd0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ely1.8 km
  • Littleport7.0 km
  • Shippea Hill10.1 km