Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

HIGH STREET, CB6 2AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CB6 2AW.

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

351

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 49,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

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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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CB6 2AW spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. £437k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 8.8% year-on-year.

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

CB6 2AW is a safe, established residential area on High Street, 0.2km from Mepal in Mepal. Administratively it sits within Sutton ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £437k, down 8.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB6 2AW are sourced from Output Area E00090907 (shared with 13 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 2AW. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 425,000

18 sales · Mean £ 427,500

Semi-Detached

£ 224,975

2 sales · Mean £ 224,975

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

CB6 2AW 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 pupils0.3 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 & Stores0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ely10.1 km
  • Manea10.9 km
  • Littleport14.8 km