CB7 4BE is a well-regarded 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £346k, down 22.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CB7 4BE are sourced from Output Area E00090924 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROAD STREET, CB7 4BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROAD STREET, CB7 4BE.
374
38
£ 55,800 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB7 4BE 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
No single demographic signal dominates CB7 4BE — age 38, 48% ownership, 48% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 22.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB7 4BE. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 319,250
14 sales · Mean £ 309,437
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
3 sales · Mean £ 281,666
Detached
£ 400,000
3 sales · Mean £ 370,481
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB7 4BE is moderate at 64 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
Ely St John's Community Primary School
Lantern Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- Pizza Express0.5 km
- The Almonry Restaurant0.5 km
- The Cromwell Grill & Wine Bar0.4 km
- The Maltings0.2 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Cutter0.2 km
- The Fountain0.4 km
- The Hereward0.6 km
- The Townhouse0.6 km
- Drayman's Son0.4 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- New Dragon Inn0.7 km
- Millennium Pizza0.5 km
- Lucky Panda0.7 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.4 km
- Alan Fish Bar0.1 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- W H Smith0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Card Factory0.5 km
- Cherry Hill Chocolates0.5 km
- Edis Of Ely Limited0.5 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Poets House0.6 km
- Castle Lodge1.0 km
- Lamb Hotel0.6 km
- Riverside Inn0.2 km
- The Nyton0.7 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Iceland Food Ltd0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely0.5 km
- Littleport8.3 km
- Shippea Hill10.7 km
Bus Stops
- Ely Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CB74BE · Data under Open Government Licence