Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

FORE HILL, CB7 4AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORE HILL, CB7 4AN.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 55,800 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB7 4AN 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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1/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CB7 4AN — age 41, 19% ownership, 61% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

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

For renters and young professionals, CB7 4AN offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 61% 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 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for CB7 4AN are sourced from Output Area E00090931 (shared with 77 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 4AN. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.6%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around CB7 4AN is above average at 97 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.

Violence and sexual offences115
Anti-social behaviour76
Shoplifting71
Criminal damage and arson28
Public order23

school Local Schools

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Highfield Ely Academy

Good134 pupils0.8 km
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Lantern Community Primary School

Good386 pupils1.2 km
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Spring Meadow Infant School

Requires Improvement212 pupils1.3 km
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Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School

Good315 pupils1.3 km
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Isle of Ely Primary School

Good422 pupils1.3 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 Booze0.5 km
  • The White & Red Shop0.4 km
  • Burrows0.3 km
  • Bent & Cornwell Quality Meats0.1 km
  • Ely Fudge Company0.1 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Kings Arms0.4 km
  • The Minster Tavern0.3 km
  • The Prince Albert0.5 km
  • West End House0.9 km
  • The Hereward0.2 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Hadi's0.3 km
  • The Old Fire Engine House0.4 km
  • Julia's Tea Rooms0.2 km
  • Sylhet Tandoori Restaurant And Takeaway0.2 km
  • Tamarin Bay Coffee House Ltd0.1 km
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Lucky Panda0.3 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.2 km
  • Balti King0.2 km
  • Ely Kebab House0.2 km
  • Ely King0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • Iceland Food Ltd0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ely0.9 km
  • Littleport7.9 km
  • Shippea Hill10.5 km