Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

CB6 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB6 1BD.

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Population

381

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB6 1BD 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB6 1BD combines high owner-occupation (70%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CB6 1BD is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Ely in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely North ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

For serious buyers, CB6 1BD is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 70% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00173717 (shared with 5 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 1BD. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.6%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 41%
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.

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

CB6 1BD has low crime rates — 15 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 offences34
Anti-social behaviour22
Other crime7
Other theft7
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Highfield Ely Academy

Good134 pupils0.0 km
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Lantern Community Primary School

Good386 pupils0.5 km
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Isle of Ely Primary School

Good422 pupils0.8 km
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Ely College

Good1423 pupils1.0 km
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Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School

Good315 pupils1.3 km
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Spring Meadow Infant School

Requires Improvement212 pupils1.3 km
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Ely St John's Community Primary School

Good370 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Burrows0.6 km
  • Bent & Cornwell Quality Meats0.7 km
  • Ely Fudge Company0.7 km
  • New Barns Road Stores0.8 km
  • St Mary's Sweet Shop0.5 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Poets House0.6 km
  • Lamb Hotel0.6 km
  • The Nyton1.0 km
  • Castle Lodge0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Hereward0.6 km
  • The Townhouse0.6 km
  • The High Flyer0.6 km
  • The Royal Standard0.9 km
  • Isle Of Ely0.8 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Julia's Tea Rooms0.7 km
  • Sylhet Tandoori Restaurant And Takeaway0.6 km
  • Tamarin Bay Coffee House Ltd0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero0.6 km
  • Pizza Express0.7 km
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Lucky Panda0.6 km
  • Sushi Gourmet1.0 km
  • Balti King0.6 km
  • Ely Kebab House0.6 km
  • Ely King0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • Iceland Food Ltd0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ely1.6 km
  • Littleport7.6 km
  • Shippea Hill10.8 km