Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

CB6 3XS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB6 3XS.

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

282

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 50,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB6 3XS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CB6 3XS is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

CB6 3XS is a safe, established residential area within the CB6 district of East Cambridgeshire. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Stretham ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

Day-to-day life in CB6 3XS has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CB6 3XS are sourced from Output Area E00091077 (shared with 18 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 3XS. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

CB6 3XS has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences18
Burglary4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Wilburton CofE Primary School

Good111 pupils0.1 km
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The Harbour School

Inadequate93 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Kings Head0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Twentypence 2000 Ltd0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ely7.5 km
  • Waterbeach10.0 km
  • Littleport15.6 km