CB6 2NT is a safe, established residential area on Field Gate, 0.2km from Bury Hill in Sutton (East Cambridgeshire). Administratively it sits within Sutton ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k, down 14.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CB6 2NT are sourced from Output Area E00091089 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FIELD GATE, CB6 2NT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIELD GATE, CB6 2NT.
370
36
£ 49,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CB6 2NT — age 36, 74% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 14.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB6 2NT. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 280,000
10 sales · Mean £ 284,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB6 2NT has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sutton CofE VC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Sutton Time Bank Coffee Mornings0.8 km
- Spice0.8 km
- Nellies Community Cafe0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Chequers P H0.2 km
- Sutton & District Conservative Club0.2 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- One Stop0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Sun Rise0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely10.5 km
- Manea13.0 km
- Waterbeach15.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CB62NT · Data under Open Government Licence