DOWNHAM ROAD, CB6 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

CB6 1AQ is a well-regarded residential area on Downham Road, 0.3km from Ely in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely West ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB6, CB6 1AQ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 68% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £423k, up 66.1% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CB6 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00090968 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.