CB7 4AY is a well-regarded residential area on Osier Close, 0.2km from Babylon in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely East ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
For serious buyers, CB7 4AY is 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 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £381k.
Census 2021 statistics for CB7 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00090925 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OSIER CLOSE, CB7 4AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OSIER CLOSE, CB7 4AY.
249
51
£ 55,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB7 4AY 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CB7 4AY spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB7 4AY. 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
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
Terraced
£ 287,500
1 sales · Mean £ 287,500
Detached
£ 475,000
1 sales · Mean £ 475,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB7 4AY is moderate at 55 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.
school Local Schools
Highfield Ely Academy
Spring Meadow Infant School
Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School
Lantern Community Primary School
Isle of Ely Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- The White & Red Shop0.7 km
- Burrows0.6 km
- Bent & Cornwell Quality Meats0.4 km
- Ely Fudge Company0.4 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Kings Arms0.8 km
- The Minster Tavern0.7 km
- The Prince Albert0.7 km
- Drayman's Son0.3 km
- The Hereward0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Hadi's0.7 km
- The Old Fire Engine House0.7 km
- Eat Thai Restaurant0.8 km
- Ely Food Station0.6 km
- Peacocks Tearoom & Fine B&B0.0 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Castle Lodge0.7 km
- Poets House0.9 km
- Lamb Hotel0.6 km
- Riverside Inn0.4 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Iceland Food Ltd0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Alan Fish Bar0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Papa Johns0.3 km
- The Bagel Bar0.4 km
- Lucky Panda0.6 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely0.7 km
- Littleport8.0 km
- Shippea Hill10.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CB74AY · Data under Open Government Licence