CB7 4BW is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Annesdale in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely East ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CB7 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00090926 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB7 4BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB7 4BW.
247
44
£ 55,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB7 4BW 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 4BW — age 44, 73% ownership, 26% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB7 4BW. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB7 4BW has low crime rates — 49 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 Booze0.9 km
- The White & Red Shop0.8 km
- Burrows0.8 km
- Bent & Cornwell Quality Meats0.7 km
- Ely Fudge Company0.7 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Nyton0.8 km
- Poets House0.8 km
- Lamb Hotel0.8 km
- Riverside Inn0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Kings Arms0.9 km
- The Minster Tavern0.8 km
- The Prince Albert0.6 km
- The Hereward0.8 km
- The Townhouse0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Hadi's0.8 km
- The Old Fire Engine House0.8 km
- Julia's Tea Rooms0.7 km
- Sylhet Tandoori Restaurant And Takeaway0.8 km
- Tamarin Bay Coffee House Ltd0.6 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Lucky Panda0.9 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.6 km
- Balti King0.8 km
- Ely Kebab House0.8 km
- Ely Spice0.4 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Iceland Food Ltd0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Tesco0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely0.2 km
- Littleport8.5 km
- Shippea Hill10.8 km
Bus Stops
- Ely Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CB74BW · Data under Open Government Licence