Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

CB7 4BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB7 4BH.

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Population

211

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 55,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB7 4BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CB7 4BH has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

CB7 4BH is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km from Annesdale in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely East ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CB7 4BH is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for CB7 4BH are sourced from Output Area E00090923 (shared with 18 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 4BH. The average age is 49.2. 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 Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

Crime around CB7 4BH is above average at 115 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences111
Shoplifting66
Anti-social behaviour63
Criminal damage and arson33
Public order22

school Local Schools

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Highfield Ely Academy

Good134 pupils1.0 km
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Lantern Community Primary School

Good386 pupils1.4 km
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Ely St John's Community Primary School

Good370 pupils1.5 km
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Spring Meadow Infant School

Requires Improvement212 pupils1.5 km
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Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School

Good315 pupils1.5 km
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Isle of Ely Primary School

Good422 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.6 km
  • The White & Red Shop0.5 km
  • Burrows0.4 km
  • Bent & Cornwell Quality Meats0.3 km
  • Ely Fudge Company0.3 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • The Nyton0.7 km
  • Poets House0.6 km
  • Lamb Hotel0.4 km
  • Riverside Inn0.3 km
  • Castle Lodge0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Kings Arms0.5 km
  • The Minster Tavern0.4 km
  • The Prince Albert0.4 km
  • West End House0.9 km
  • The Hereward0.4 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Hadi's0.5 km
  • The Old Fire Engine House0.5 km
  • Julia's Tea Rooms0.3 km
  • Sylhet Tandoori Restaurant And Takeaway0.4 km
  • Tamarin Bay Coffee House Ltd0.2 km
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Lucky Panda0.5 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.3 km
  • Balti King0.4 km
  • Ely Kebab House0.4 km
  • Ely King0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Iceland Food Ltd0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ely0.6 km
  • Littleport8.1 km
  • Shippea Hill10.6 km