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.
HILLS LANE, CB6 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLS LANE, CB6 1AY.
278
44
£ 51,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB6 1AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Highfield Ely Academy
Ely St John's Community Primary School
Lantern Community Primary School
Ely College
Isle of Ely Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Poets House0.4 km
- Lamb Hotel0.6 km
- The Nyton0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland Food Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely1.3 km
- Littleport8.2 km
- Shippea Hill11.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CB61AY · Data under Open Government Licence