Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

DEXTER LANE, CB6 1GE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEXTER LANE, CB6 1GE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

581

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

55%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CB6 1GE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 28, 53% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 12.2% year-on-year.

home £286,407 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB6 1GE is a safe, established residential area on Dexter Lane, 0.6km from Littleport in Littleport. Administratively it sits within Littleport ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.

This is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £286k, down 12.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB6 1GE are sourced from Output Area E00173711 (shared with 7 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 1GE. The average age is 28.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.2%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 412,500

6 sales · Mean £ 405,000

Semi-Detached

£ 245,000

6 sales · Mean £ 250,824

Terraced

£ 245,000

3 sales · Mean £ 251,666

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

CB6 1GE 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.

Violence and sexual offences48
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson9
Vehicle crime8
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Millfield Primary School

Good349 pupils0.4 km
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Littleport Community Primary School

Good421 pupils0.8 km
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Highfield Littleport Academy

Good124 pupils1.4 km
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Littleport & East Cambs Academy

Inadequate562 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Phoebes Tea Cup Cafe1.0 km
  • Littleport Town Lands Charity1.0 km
  • Station Cafe0.9 km
  • Spice Lounge0.8 km
  • Habis0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Phoebe's Fruit Basket Limited1.0 km
  • Littleport Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Rima's Shop0.7 km
  • Silver Oak Coffee (Mobiles)0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The (New) Plough And Harrow0.6 km
  • The Crown Inn0.7 km
  • Littleport Ex-Servicemens Club0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Alis Kebab House0.7 km
  • Rumbles Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Wok This Way0.5 km
  • Pizza Town0.8 km
  • Star Chef0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Littleport1.7 km
  • Ely7.2 km
  • Shippea Hill8.2 km