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.
ST AUDREYS WAY, CB6 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST AUDREYS WAY, CB6 1DF.
384
45
£ 51,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Highfield Ely Academy
Isle of Ely Primary School
Lantern Community Primary School
Spring Meadow Infant School
Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School
Ely College
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Poets House0.9 km
- Castle Lodge0.4 km
- Lamb Hotel0.7 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: CB61DF · Data under Open Government Licence