Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

CB6 1DB House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

215

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB6 1DB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

CB6 1DB is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

CB6 1DB is a well-regarded residential area located 0.4km from Ely in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely East ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

Day-to-day life in CB6 1DB has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00090935 (shared with 7 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 1DB. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.1%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

Crime around CB6 1DB is moderate at 75 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 offences109
Anti-social behaviour66
Shoplifting64
Criminal damage and arson22
Public order18

school Local Schools

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Highfield Ely Academy

Good134 pupils0.4 km
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Lantern Community Primary School

Good386 pupils0.7 km
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Isle of Ely Primary School

Good422 pupils0.9 km
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Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School

Good315 pupils1.0 km
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Spring Meadow Infant School

Requires Improvement212 pupils1.0 km
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Ely College

Good1423 pupils1.4 km
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Ely St John's Community Primary School

Good370 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.4 km
  • Pizza Express0.4 km
  • The Almonry Restaurant0.4 km
  • The Cromwell Grill & Wine Bar0.5 km
  • The Maltings0.8 km
  • + 30 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Cutter1.0 km
  • The Fountain0.7 km
  • The Hereward0.3 km
  • The Townhouse0.3 km
  • Drayman's Son0.5 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • New Dragon Inn0.5 km
  • Millennium Pizza0.3 km
  • Lucky Panda0.2 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.6 km
  • Alan Fish Bar0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • W H Smith0.3 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • Card Factory0.3 km
  • Cherry Hill Chocolates0.4 km
  • Edis Of Ely Limited0.4 km
  • + 28 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Poets House0.6 km
  • Castle Lodge0.4 km
  • Lamb Hotel0.4 km
  • Riverside Inn1.0 km
  • The Nyton1.0 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Iceland Food Ltd0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ely1.3 km
  • Littleport7.6 km
  • Shippea Hill10.5 km