CB7 4EA is a well-regarded residential area located 0.5km from Annesdale in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely East ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
For families considering a move, CB7 4EA represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (147 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CB7 4EA are sourced from Output Area E00090926 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB7 4EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB7 4EA.
247
44
£ 55,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB7 4EA 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 4EA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB7 4EA. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CB7 4EA are high at 147 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
Ely St John's Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Urban Fresh Ely0.6 km
- The Maltings0.8 km
- Costa0.3 km
- Indian Edge0.9 km
- L A Golden Bean0.4 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Riverside Inn0.6 km
- The Nyton0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Ely Spice0.9 km
- Fortune Garden0.9 km
- Alan Fish Bar0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Prince Albert0.8 km
- The Cutter0.6 km
- The Fountain0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Ely Oriental Groceries0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely0.3 km
- Littleport8.9 km
- Shippea Hill11.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ely Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CB74EA · Data under Open Government Licence