Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

RIVER CLOSE, CB6 2AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVER CLOSE, CB6 2AN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

361

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 49,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

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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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CB6 2AN spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. £313k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CB6 2AN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on River Close, 0.2km from Mepal in Mepal. Administratively it sits within Sutton ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.

For serious buyers, CB6 2AN is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 73% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £313k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB6 2AN are sourced from Output Area E00090909 (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 2AN. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 205,000

3 sales · Mean £ 203,666

Detached

£ 420,000

1 sales · Mean £ 420,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

CB6 2AN has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Theft from the person1

school Local Schools

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Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School

Good110 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Three Pickerels PH0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Mepal Post Office & Stores0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ely10.4 km
  • Manea10.9 km
  • Littleport15.0 km