Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

BROAD STREET, CB7 4BD House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 4BD 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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Area Character

CB7 4BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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CB7 4BD is a sought-after residential area on Broad Street, 0.2km from Annesdale in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely East ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £217k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB7 4BD 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 4BD. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 249,000

3 sales · Mean £ 241,167

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

CB7 4BD has low crime rates — 42 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.

Violence and sexual offences34
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson17
Shoplifting9
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Highfield Ely Academy

Good134 pupils1.1 km
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Ely St John's Community Primary School

Good370 pupils1.5 km
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Lantern Community Primary School

Good386 pupils1.5 km
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Spring Meadow Infant School

Requires Improvement212 pupils1.6 km
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Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School

Good315 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • The White & Red Shop0.6 km
  • Burrows0.5 km
  • Bent & Cornwell Quality Meats0.4 km
  • Ely Fudge Company0.4 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • The Nyton0.7 km
  • Poets House0.7 km
  • Lamb Hotel0.6 km
  • Riverside Inn0.2 km
  • Castle Lodge1.0 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 Hereward0.5 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Hadi's0.6 km
  • The Old Fire Engine House0.6 km
  • Julia's Tea Rooms0.5 km
  • Sylhet Tandoori Restaurant And Takeaway0.5 km
  • Tamarin Bay Coffee House Ltd0.3 km
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Lucky Panda0.6 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.4 km
  • Balti King0.6 km
  • Ely Kebab House0.5 km
  • Ely King0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Iceland Food Ltd0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Tesco0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ely0.5 km
  • Littleport8.2 km
  • Shippea Hill10.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Ely Rail Station0.5 km