CB6 1DN is a sought-after residential area located 0.9km from Newbarns in Ely. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Ely North ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00090933 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB6 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB6 1DN.
317
52
£ 51,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB6 1DN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CB6 1DN spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB6 1DN. The average age is 52.2. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB6 1DN has low crime rates — 29 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
Spring Meadow Infant School
Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School
Isle of Ely Primary School
Lantern Community Primary School
Highfield Ely Academy
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely2.6 km
- Littleport6.2 km
- Shippea Hill9.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CB61DN · Data under Open Government Licence