Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

ST AUDREYS WAY, CB6 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST AUDREYS WAY, CB6 1DF.

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Population

384

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB6 1DF 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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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB6 1DF combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£510k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 72.9% year-on-year.

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

CB6 1DF is a sought-after residential area on St Audreys Way, 0.2km from Newbarns 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 1DF offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 74% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £510k, up 72.9% 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00090958 (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 1DF. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 402,500

2 sales · Mean £ 402,500

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

CB6 1DF has low crime rates — 18 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 offences29
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft6
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Highfield Ely Academy

Good134 pupils0.4 km
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Isle of Ely Primary School

Good422 pupils0.5 km
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Lantern Community Primary School

Good386 pupils0.5 km
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Spring Meadow Infant School

Requires Improvement212 pupils0.8 km
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Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School

Good315 pupils0.8 km
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Ely College

Good1423 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.7 km
  • Pizza Express0.7 km
  • The Almonry Restaurant0.8 km
  • The Cromwell Grill & Wine Bar0.9 km
  • Hand Crafted Cupcakes0.6 km
  • + 27 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • New Dragon Inn0.8 km
  • Millennium Pizza0.7 km
  • Lucky Panda0.6 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • W H Smith0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Card Factory0.7 km
  • Cherry Hill Chocolates0.8 km
  • Edis Of Ely Limited0.8 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Poets House0.9 km
  • Castle Lodge0.4 km
  • Lamb Hotel0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Hereward0.7 km
  • The Townhouse0.6 km
  • Isle Of Ely1.0 km
  • Drayman's Son0.9 km
  • The High Flyer0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ely1.7 km
  • Littleport7.2 km
  • Shippea Hill10.3 km