Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

POPLAR DROVE, CB6 1FB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR DROVE, CB6 1FB.

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Population

412

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CB6 1FB is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

CB6 1FB is a mixed residential area on Poplar Drove in Littleport. Administratively it sits within Littleport ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for CB6 1FB are sourced from Output Area E00091019 (shared with 11 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 1FB. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Littleport1.3 km
  • Shippea Hill7.9 km
  • Ely10.0 km