Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

ELMFIELD, CB6 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELMFIELD, CB6 1BE.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB6 1BE 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.

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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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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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5/10
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Area Character

CB6 1BE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £680k, 68% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

CB6 1BE is a sought-after residential area on Elmfield, 0.5km from Ely in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely West ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

For serious buyers, CB6 1BE is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £680k. 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 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00090968 (shared with 9 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 1BE. 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

White / British89.6%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 680,000

2 sales · Mean £ 680,000

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

CB6 1BE has low crime rates — 28 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 offences44
Anti-social behaviour26
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft11
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Highfield Ely Academy

Good134 pupils0.1 km
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Lantern Community Primary School

Good386 pupils0.6 km
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Isle of Ely Primary School

Good422 pupils0.9 km
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Ely College

Good1423 pupils1.1 km
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Ely St John's Community Primary School

Good370 pupils1.2 km
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Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School

Good315 pupils1.4 km
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Spring Meadow Infant School

Requires Improvement212 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Burrows0.5 km
  • Bent & Cornwell Quality Meats0.6 km
  • Ely Fudge Company0.6 km
  • New Barns Road Stores0.8 km
  • St Mary's Sweet Shop0.4 km
  • + 29 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Poets House0.5 km
  • Lamb Hotel0.5 km
  • The Nyton0.9 km
  • Castle Lodge0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Hereward0.5 km
  • The Townhouse0.5 km
  • The High Flyer0.6 km
  • The Royal Standard0.8 km
  • Isle Of Ely0.9 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Julia's Tea Rooms0.6 km
  • Sylhet Tandoori Restaurant And Takeaway0.5 km
  • Tamarin Bay Coffee House Ltd0.8 km
  • Caffe Nero0.5 km
  • Pizza Express0.6 km
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Lucky Panda0.6 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.9 km
  • Balti King0.5 km
  • Ely Kebab House0.5 km
  • Ely King0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Iceland Food Ltd0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ely1.5 km
  • Littleport7.7 km
  • Shippea Hill10.9 km