CB7 4BL is a sought-after residential area on Victoria Street, 0.1km from Annesdale in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely East ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
For families considering a move, CB7 4BL represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £288k, down 17.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CB7 4BL are sourced from Output Area E00090925 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA STREET, CB7 4BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA STREET, CB7 4BL.
249
51
£ 55,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB7 4BL 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 4BL — age 51, 77% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 17.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB7 4BL. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 265,750
9 sales · Mean £ 274,080
Terraced
£ 272,500
21 sales · Mean £ 274,221
Detached
£ 318,000
2 sales · Mean £ 318,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB7 4BL has low crime rates — 46 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
Ely St John's Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Bargain Booze0.7 km
- The White & Red Shop0.7 km
- Burrows0.6 km
- Bent & Cornwell Quality Meats0.5 km
- Ely Fudge Company0.5 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Nyton0.7 km
- Poets House0.7 km
- Lamb Hotel0.6 km
- Riverside Inn0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Kings Arms0.7 km
- The Minster Tavern0.6 km
- The Prince Albert0.5 km
- The Hereward0.6 km
- The Townhouse0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Hadi's0.7 km
- The Old Fire Engine House0.7 km
- Julia's Tea Rooms0.6 km
- Sylhet Tandoori Restaurant And Takeaway0.6 km
- Tamarin Bay Coffee House Ltd0.4 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Lucky Panda0.7 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.5 km
- Balti King0.7 km
- Ely Kebab House0.6 km
- Ely King0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Iceland Food Ltd0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely0.4 km
- Littleport8.3 km
- Shippea Hill10.7 km
Bus Stops
- Ely Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CB74BL · Data under Open Government Licence