Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

MELDON PLACE, CB6 1DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELDON PLACE, CB6 1DU.

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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 1DU 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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1/10
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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 1DU combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£377k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £377k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

CB6 1DU is a sought-after residential area on Meldon Place, 0.4km 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 1DU offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 85% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £377k. 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 1DU 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 1DU. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 350,500

4 sales · Mean £ 349,000

Detached

£ 405,000

2 sales · Mean £ 405,000

Terraced

£ 360,000

1 sales · Mean £ 360,000

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

CB6 1DU has low crime rates — 32 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 offences44
Anti-social behaviour32
Shoplifting21
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Highfield Ely Academy

Good134 pupils0.3 km
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Lantern Community Primary School

Good386 pupils0.5 km
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Isle of Ely Primary School

Good422 pupils0.7 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 pupils1.2 km
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Ely St John's Community Primary School

Good370 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.6 km
  • Pizza Express0.6 km
  • The Almonry Restaurant0.6 km
  • The Cromwell Grill & Wine Bar0.7 km
  • Hand Crafted Cupcakes0.5 km
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Fountain0.9 km
  • The Hereward0.5 km
  • The Townhouse0.5 km
  • Isle Of Ely1.0 km
  • Drayman's Son0.7 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • New Dragon Inn0.6 km
  • Millennium Pizza0.5 km
  • Lucky Panda0.4 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • W H Smith0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Card Factory0.6 km
  • Cherry Hill Chocolates0.6 km
  • Edis Of Ely Limited0.6 km
  • + 28 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Poets House0.7 km
  • Castle Lodge0.5 km
  • Lamb Hotel0.5 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Iceland Food Ltd0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ely1.5 km
  • Littleport7.4 km
  • Shippea Hill10.5 km