CB7 4BA is a sought-after residential area on Quayside, 0.1km from Babylon in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely East ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k.
Census 2021 statistics for CB7 4BA are sourced from Output Area E00090921 (shared with 241 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUAYSIDE, CB7 4BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUAYSIDE, CB7 4BA.
377
48
£ 55,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB7 4BA 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
CB7 4BA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £460k, 64% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £460k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB7 4BA. The average age is 48.1. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 525,000
1 sales · Mean £ 525,000
Semi-Detached
£ 395,000
1 sales · Mean £ 395,000
Terraced
£ 750,000
1 sales · Mean £ 750,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB7 4BA has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Highfield Ely Academy
Spring Meadow Infant School
Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School
Lantern Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- The White & Red Shop0.7 km
- Burrows0.6 km
- Bent & Cornwell Quality Meats0.5 km
- Ely Fudge Company0.5 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- The Nyton0.9 km
- Castle Lodge0.9 km
- Poets House0.8 km
- Lamb Hotel0.6 km
- Riverside Inn0.3 km
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 Station0.4 km
- Peacocks Tearoom & Fine B&B0.1 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Iceland Food Ltd0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Alan Fish Bar0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Papa Johns0.3 km
- The Bagel Bar0.5 km
- Lucky Panda0.6 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely0.6 km
- Littleport8.1 km
- Shippea Hill10.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CB74BA · Data under Open Government Licence