CB7 4DA is a well-regarded residential area on Back Hill, 0.2km from Annesdale in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely East ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CB7 4DA is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £606k.
Census 2021 statistics for CB7 4DA are sourced from Output Area E00090923 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BACK HILL, CB7 4DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACK HILL, CB7 4DA.
211
49
£ 55,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB7 4DA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
With 38% social renting, CB7 4DA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 49-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB7 4DA. The average age is 49.2. 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 & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 662,500
2 sales · Mean £ 662,500
Terraced
£ 442,475
2 sales · Mean £ 442,475
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB7 4DA is moderate at 59 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
Lantern Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- Pizza Express0.5 km
- The Almonry Restaurant0.5 km
- The Cromwell Grill & Wine Bar0.5 km
- The Maltings0.3 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Cutter0.3 km
- The Fountain0.4 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 Bar0.2 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- W H Smith0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 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: CB74DA · Data under Open Government Licence