Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

BROAD STREET, CB7 4AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROAD STREET, CB7 4AH.

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Population

374

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 55,800 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB7 4AH 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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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CB7 4AH spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £289k. Property prices are trending down 25.4% year-on-year.

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

CB7 4AH is a well-regarded residential area on Broad Street, 0.3km from Babylon in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely East ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CB7 4AH offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £289k, down 25.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB7 4AH are sourced from Output Area E00090924 (shared with 14 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 CB7 4AH. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.7%
Asian / British Asian9.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 265,000

9 sales · Mean £ 278,605

Semi-Detached

£ 330,000

2 sales · Mean £ 330,000

Detached

£ 248,000

1 sales · Mean £ 248,000

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

Crime around CB7 4AH is above average at 110 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences111
Shoplifting71
Anti-social behaviour67
Criminal damage and arson31
Public order22

school Local Schools

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Highfield Ely Academy

Good134 pupils1.0 km
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Lantern Community Primary School

Good386 pupils1.4 km
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Spring Meadow Infant School

Requires Improvement212 pupils1.4 km
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Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School

Good315 pupils1.4 km
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Isle of Ely Primary School

Good422 pupils1.5 km
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Ely St John's Community Primary School

Good370 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.6 km
  • The White & Red Shop0.5 km
  • Burrows0.4 km
  • Bent & Cornwell Quality Meats0.3 km
  • Ely Fudge Company0.3 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • The Nyton0.8 km
  • Poets House0.6 km
  • Lamb Hotel0.5 km
  • Riverside Inn0.3 km
  • Castle Lodge0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Kings Arms0.6 km
  • The Minster Tavern0.5 km
  • The Prince Albert0.5 km
  • West End House1.0 km
  • The Hereward0.4 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Hadi's0.5 km
  • The Old Fire Engine House0.5 km
  • Julia's Tea Rooms0.3 km
  • Sylhet Tandoori Restaurant And Takeaway0.4 km
  • Tamarin Bay Coffee House Ltd0.2 km
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Lucky Panda0.5 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.2 km
  • Balti King0.4 km
  • Ely Kebab House0.4 km
  • Ely King0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • Iceland Food Ltd0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ely0.7 km
  • Littleport8.1 km
  • Shippea Hill10.5 km