CB7 4DL is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km from Ely in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely East ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CB7 4DL 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 rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for CB7 4DL are sourced from Output Area E00090923 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB7 4DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB7 4DL.
211
49
£ 55,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB7 4DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
With 38% social renting, CB7 4DL 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 4DL. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB7 4DL is above average at 107 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
Lantern Community Primary School
Ely St John's Community Primary School
Isle of Ely Primary School
Spring Meadow Infant School
Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Caffe Nero0.2 km
- Pizza Express0.2 km
- The Almonry Restaurant0.2 km
- The Cromwell Grill & Wine Bar0.3 km
- The Maltings0.4 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Cutter0.5 km
- The Fountain0.3 km
- The Hereward0.2 km
- The Townhouse0.3 km
- Drayman's Son0.3 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- New Dragon Inn0.4 km
- Millennium Pizza0.2 km
- Lucky Panda0.4 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.4 km
- Alan Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- W H Smith0.2 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Card Factory0.3 km
- Cherry Hill Chocolates0.2 km
- Edis Of Ely Limited0.2 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Poets House0.4 km
- Castle Lodge0.8 km
- Lamb Hotel0.2 km
- Riverside Inn0.5 km
- The Nyton0.6 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Iceland Food Ltd0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely0.8 km
- Littleport8.1 km
- Shippea Hill10.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CB74DL · Data under Open Government Licence