Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

WILLOW WALK, CB7 4AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW WALK, CB7 4AT.

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Population

249

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 55,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB7 4AT 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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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CB7 4AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (51) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 5.8% year-on-year.

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

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

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB7, CB7 4AT offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £389k, up 5.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB7 4AT are sourced from Output Area E00090925 (shared with 9 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 4AT. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 326,000

7 sales · Mean £ 324,142

Detached

£ 454,500

2 sales · Mean £ 454,500

Semi-Detached

£ 320,500

1 sales · Mean £ 320,500

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

Crime around CB7 4AT is moderate at 78 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting70
Violence and sexual offences44
Anti-social behaviour35
Criminal damage and arson18
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Highfield Ely Academy

Good134 pupils1.1 km
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Spring Meadow Infant School

Requires Improvement212 pupils1.2 km
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Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School

Good315 pupils1.2 km
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Lantern Community Primary School

Good386 pupils1.4 km
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Isle of Ely Primary School

Good422 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.8 km
  • The White & Red Shop0.7 km
  • Burrows0.6 km
  • Bent & Cornwell Quality Meats0.4 km
  • Ely Fudge Company0.4 km
  • + 27 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Kings Arms0.7 km
  • The Minster Tavern0.6 km
  • The Prince Albert0.7 km
  • Drayman's Son0.2 km
  • The Hereward0.5 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Hadi's0.6 km
  • The Old Fire Engine House0.7 km
  • Eat Thai Restaurant0.7 km
  • Ely Food Station0.6 km
  • Peacocks Tearoom & Fine B&B0.1 km
  • + 35 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Castle Lodge0.7 km
  • Poets House0.8 km
  • Lamb Hotel0.6 km
  • Riverside Inn0.5 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.1 km
  • Iceland Food Ltd0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Waitrose0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Alan Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Papa Johns0.2 km
  • The Bagel Bar0.4 km
  • Lucky Panda0.5 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ely0.8 km
  • Littleport7.9 km
  • Shippea Hill10.3 km