CB6 2UA is a safe, established residential area on Black Bank Road, 1.2km from Black Bank in East Cambridgeshire. Administratively it sits within Downham Villages ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.
For serious buyers, CB6 2UA is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 80% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £513k, down 31.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CB6 2UA are sourced from Output Area E00090901 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACK BANK ROAD, CB6 2UA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACK BANK ROAD, CB6 2UA.
328
46
£ 49,900 /yr
56%
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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CB6 2UA's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £513k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 31.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB6 2UA. The average age is 46.1. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 513,875
4 sales · Mean £ 498,562
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
CB6 2UA has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Littleport Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Wood Fen Therapy Ltd0.7 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Earthstar Farm0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Littleport3.4 km
- Ely7.0 km
- Manea7.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CB62UA · Data under Open Government Licence