CB6 2JH is a sought-after residential area on Elm Close, 0.3km from Witchford in Witchford. Administratively it sits within Stretham ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB6, CB6 2JH offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 82% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £317k, down 24.9% 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 2JH are sourced from Output Area E00090997 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELM CLOSE, CB6 2JH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM CLOSE, CB6 2JH.
353
39
£ 50,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB6 2JH 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB6 2JH combines high owner-occupation (82%), strong property values (£317k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 24.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB6 2JH. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
9 sales · Mean £ 269,994
Detached
£ 345,000
1 sales · Mean £ 345,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB6 2JH has low crime rates — 10 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.
school Local Schools
The Rackham Church of England Primary School
Witchford Village College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Clare Farm House B & B0.2 km
- The Woodlands0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Village Inn Witchford0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Witchford Takeaway0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely4.1 km
- Littleport11.2 km
- Manea12.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CB62JH · Data under Open Government Licence