CB7 4DW is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km from Ely in Ely. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Ely East ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
Within the CB7 district, this postcode is characterised by 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.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for CB7 4DW are sourced from Output Area E00090923 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB7 4DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB7 4DW.
211
49
£ 55,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB7 4DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
With 38% social renting, CB7 4DW 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 4DW. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB7 4DW is above average at 96 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
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Burrows0.2 km
- Bent & Cornwell Quality Meats0.3 km
- Ely Fudge Company0.3 km
- New Barns Road Stores0.8 km
- St Mary's Sweet Shop0.3 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Poets House0.3 km
- Lamb Hotel0.2 km
- Riverside Inn0.5 km
- The Nyton0.5 km
- Castle Lodge0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Hereward0.3 km
- The Townhouse0.3 km
- The High Flyer0.5 km
- The Royal Standard0.3 km
- The Kings Arms0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Julia's Tea Rooms0.2 km
- Sylhet Tandoori Restaurant And Takeaway0.3 km
- Tamarin Bay Coffee House Ltd0.3 km
- Urban Fresh Ely0.6 km
- Caffe Nero0.2 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Lucky Panda0.4 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.5 km
- Balti King0.3 km
- Ely Kebab House0.3 km
- Ely King0.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Iceland Food Ltd0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely0.8 km
- Littleport8.1 km
- Shippea Hill10.8 km
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Postcode Profile: CB74DW · Data under Open Government Licence