CB6 1BA is a sought-after residential area on Upherds Lane, 0.4km from Fieldside 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 1BA offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 68% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £400k, down 36.8% 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00090968 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPHERDS LANE, CB6 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPHERDS LANE, CB6 1BA.
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£ 51,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB6 1BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB6 1BA combines high owner-occupation (68%), strong property values (£400k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £400k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 36.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB6 1BA. The average age is 51.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 395,000
3 sales · Mean £ 468,333
Detached
£ 481,375
3 sales · Mean £ 522,125
Terraced
£ 370,000
1 sales · Mean £ 370,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB6 1BA has low crime rates — 31 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
Lantern Community Primary School
Ely St John's Community Primary School
Ely College
Isle of Ely Primary School
Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School
Spring Meadow Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Caffe Nero0.6 km
- Pizza Express0.7 km
- The Almonry Restaurant0.7 km
- The Cromwell Grill & Wine Bar0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Fountain0.6 km
- The Hereward0.6 km
- The Townhouse0.6 km
- Isle Of Ely0.8 km
- Drayman's Son0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- New Dragon Inn0.4 km
- Millennium Pizza0.6 km
- Lucky Panda0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Papa Johns0.9 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- W H Smith0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- Cherry Hill Chocolates0.7 km
- Edis Of Ely Limited0.7 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Poets House0.4 km
- Lamb Hotel0.5 km
- The Nyton0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Food Ltd0.8 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely1.5 km
- Littleport7.9 km
- Shippea Hill11.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CB61BA · Data under Open Government Licence