CB7 4BZ is a sought-after residential area on Back Hill, 0.2km from Annesdale in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely East ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
For families considering a move, CB7 4BZ represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% 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 £331k.
Census 2021 statistics for CB7 4BZ are sourced from Output Area E00090926 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BACK HILL, CB7 4BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACK HILL, CB7 4BZ.
247
44
£ 55,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB7 4BZ 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 4BZ — age 44, 73% ownership, 26% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £331k 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 4BZ. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 306,225
4 sales · Mean £ 335,612
Semi-Detached
£ 280,000
4 sales · Mean £ 276,250
Detached
£ 407,500
2 sales · Mean £ 407,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB7 4BZ has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
Lantern Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Caffe Nero0.6 km
- Pizza Express0.5 km
- The Almonry Restaurant0.5 km
- The Cromwell Grill & Wine Bar0.5 km
- The Maltings0.4 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Cutter0.3 km
- The Fountain0.3 km
- The Hereward0.6 km
- The Townhouse0.6 km
- Drayman's Son0.5 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- New Dragon Inn0.6 km
- Millennium Pizza0.6 km
- Lucky Panda0.7 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.6 km
- Alan Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- W H Smith0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- Cherry Hill Chocolates0.5 km
- Edis Of Ely Limited0.5 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Poets House0.6 km
- Lamb Hotel0.6 km
- Riverside Inn0.3 km
- The Nyton0.5 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Iceland Food Ltd0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely0.5 km
- Littleport8.4 km
- Shippea Hill10.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ely Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CB74BZ · Data under Open Government Licence