Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

CASTLEHYTHE, CB7 4BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLEHYTHE, CB7 4BU.

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Population

249

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 55,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB7 4BU 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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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB7 4BU combines high owner-occupation (77%), strong property values (£480k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £480k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

CB7 4BU is a sought-after residential area on Castlehythe, 0.0km from Annesdale in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely East ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

For serious buyers, CB7 4BU is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £480k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB7 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00090925 (shared with 9 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 4BU. 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

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Terraced

£ 480,000

3 sales · Mean £ 555,000

Detached

£ 870,000

1 sales · Mean £ 870,000

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

Crime around CB7 4BU is moderate at 52 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 offences30
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson13
Shoplifting13
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Highfield Ely Academy

Good134 pupils1.2 km
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Ely St John's Community Primary School

Good370 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.7 km
  • Pizza Express0.6 km
  • The Almonry Restaurant0.6 km
  • The Cromwell Grill & Wine Bar0.5 km
  • The Maltings0.3 km
  • + 35 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Cutter0.1 km
  • The Fountain0.5 km
  • The Hereward0.7 km
  • The Townhouse0.7 km
  • Drayman's Son0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • New Dragon Inn0.8 km
  • Millennium Pizza0.7 km
  • Lucky Panda0.8 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.6 km
  • Alan Fish Bar0.2 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • W H Smith0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Card Factory0.7 km
  • Cherry Hill Chocolates0.6 km
  • Edis Of Ely Limited0.6 km
  • + 26 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Poets House0.7 km
  • Lamb Hotel0.7 km
  • Riverside Inn0.1 km
  • The Nyton0.7 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Iceland Food Ltd0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ely0.3 km
  • Littleport8.4 km
  • Shippea Hill10.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Ely Rail Station0.3 km