CB7 4BY is a well-regarded residential area on Dovehouse Close, 0.3km from Annesdale in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely East ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
For families considering a move, CB7 4BY represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. 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 is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £509k, up 13.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CB7 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00090926 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOVEHOUSE CLOSE, CB7 4BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOVEHOUSE CLOSE, CB7 4BY.
247
44
£ 55,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB7 4BY 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
CB7 4BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £509k, 73% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £509k. Property prices are trending up 13.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB7 4BY. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 465,000
11 sales · Mean £ 434,454
Semi-Detached
£ 288,000
7 sales · Mean £ 316,428
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB7 4BY is moderate at 58 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
32 nearby- Burrows0.7 km
- Bent & Cornwell Quality Meats0.7 km
- Ely Fudge Company0.7 km
- St Mary's Sweet Shop0.7 km
- Wilkinsons0.7 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Poets House0.6 km
- Lamb Hotel0.7 km
- Riverside Inn0.3 km
- The Nyton0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Hereward0.7 km
- The Townhouse0.8 km
- The High Flyer0.9 km
- The Royal Standard0.6 km
- The Kings Arms0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Julia's Tea Rooms0.6 km
- Sylhet Tandoori Restaurant And Takeaway0.7 km
- Tamarin Bay Coffee House Ltd0.6 km
- Urban Fresh Ely0.4 km
- Caffe Nero0.7 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Lucky Panda0.9 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.7 km
- Balti King0.8 km
- Ely Kebab House0.7 km
- Ely Spice0.5 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Iceland Food Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely0.4 km
- Littleport8.5 km
- Shippea Hill11.0 km
Bus Stops
- Ely Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CB74BY · Data under Open Government Licence