Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

ELY ROAD, CB6 1HG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELY ROAD, CB6 1HG.

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

309

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB6 1HG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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9/10
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2/10
workEmployment
5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 45% social renting, CB6 1HG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 23.8% year-on-year.

home £218,285 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB6 1HG is a safe, established residential area on Ely Road, 0.6km from Littleport in Littleport. Administratively it sits within Littleport ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CB6 1HG is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £218k, up 23.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB6 1HG are sourced from Output Area E00091011 (shared with 4 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 1HG. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 180,000

5 sales · Mean £ 169,300

Detached

£ 295,000

4 sales · Mean £ 307,375

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

6 sales · Mean £ 213,416

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

CB6 1HG has low crime rates — 20 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 offences35
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson7
Vehicle crime6
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Millfield Primary School

Good349 pupils0.4 km
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Littleport Community Primary School

Good421 pupils1.0 km
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Highfield Littleport Academy

Good124 pupils1.5 km
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Littleport & East Cambs Academy

Inadequate562 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Littleport Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Rima's Shop0.7 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • All Kinds Of Everything0.8 km
  • La Strega0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The (New) Plough And Harrow0.6 km
  • The Crown Inn0.7 km
  • Littleport Ex-Servicemens Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Station Cafe0.9 km
  • Littleport Town Lands Charity0.8 km
  • Spice Lounge0.7 km
  • Habis0.6 km
  • Indian Garden0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Alis Kebab House0.7 km
  • Rumbles Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Happy House0.7 km
  • The Cod Father0.7 km
  • Wok This Way0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group0.7 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Littleport1.6 km
  • Ely7.2 km
  • Shippea Hill8.0 km