Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

HILLS LANE, CB6 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLS LANE, CB6 1AY.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CB6 1AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CB6 1AY is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £335k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 33.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB6 1AY is a safe, established residential area on Hills Lane, 0.2km from Fieldside in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely West ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

For families considering a move, CB6 1AY represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k, up 33.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB6 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00090962 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB6 1AY. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 321,325

4 sales · Mean £ 323,787

Detached

£ 447,500

6 sales · Mean £ 472,583

Terraced

£ 302,500

8 sales · Mean £ 288,948

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CB6 1AY has low crime rates — 34 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences60
Anti-social behaviour37
Shoplifting33
Public order11
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Highfield Ely Academy

Good134 pupils0.6 km
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Ely St John's Community Primary School

Good370 pupils0.8 km
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Lantern Community Primary School

Good386 pupils1.0 km
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Ely College

Good1423 pupils1.2 km
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Isle of Ely Primary School

Good422 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.6 km
  • Pizza Express0.8 km
  • The Almonry Restaurant0.7 km
  • The Cromwell Grill & Wine Bar1.0 km
  • Hand Crafted Cupcakes0.7 km
  • + 26 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Fountain0.6 km
  • The Hereward0.7 km
  • The Townhouse0.7 km
  • Drayman's Son1.0 km
  • The High Flyer0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • New Dragon Inn0.4 km
  • Millennium Pizza0.7 km
  • Lucky Panda0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Papa Johns1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • W H Smith0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • Cherry Hill Chocolates0.7 km
  • Edis Of Ely Limited0.7 km
  • + 26 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Poets House0.4 km
  • Lamb Hotel0.6 km
  • The Nyton0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Iceland Food Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ely1.3 km
  • Littleport8.2 km
  • Shippea Hill11.3 km