Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

NORTHWOLD, CB6 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHWOLD, CB6 1BG.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB6 1BG 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.

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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB6 1BG combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£432k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £432k. Property prices are trending up 53.2% year-on-year.

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

CB6 1BG is a well-regarded residential area on Northwold, 0.4km from Ely in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely West ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

For serious buyers, CB6 1BG is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £432k, up 53.2% 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 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00090970 (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 1BG. The average age is 52.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 427,500

14 sales · Mean £ 437,749

Semi-Detached

£ 290,000

4 sales · Mean £ 321,237

Terraced

£ 185,000

1 sales · Mean £ 185,000

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

Crime around CB6 1BG is moderate at 59 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 offences99
Anti-social behaviour65
Shoplifting59
Public order19
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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Highfield Ely Academy

Good134 pupils0.2 km
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Lantern Community Primary School

Good386 pupils0.6 km
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Isle of Ely Primary School

Good422 pupils0.8 km
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Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School

Good315 pupils1.2 km
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Spring Meadow Infant School

Requires Improvement212 pupils1.2 km
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Ely College

Good1423 pupils1.2 km
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Ely St John's Community Primary School

Good370 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Burrows0.4 km
  • Bent & Cornwell Quality Meats0.5 km
  • Ely Fudge Company0.5 km
  • New Barns Road Stores0.6 km
  • St Mary's Sweet Shop0.4 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Poets House0.5 km
  • Lamb Hotel0.4 km
  • The Nyton0.9 km
  • Castle Lodge0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Hereward0.4 km
  • The Townhouse0.4 km
  • The High Flyer0.4 km
  • The Royal Standard0.7 km
  • Isle Of Ely1.0 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Julia's Tea Rooms0.5 km
  • Sylhet Tandoori Restaurant And Takeaway0.4 km
  • Tamarin Bay Coffee House Ltd0.7 km
  • Caffe Nero0.4 km
  • Pizza Express0.5 km
  • + 31 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Lucky Panda0.4 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.8 km
  • Balti King0.4 km
  • Ely Kebab House0.4 km
  • Ely King0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Iceland Food Ltd0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ely1.4 km
  • Littleport7.6 km
  • Shippea Hill10.6 km