CB6 2SE is a safe, established residential area on Acred Close, 1.1km from Little Street in Little Downham. Administratively it sits within Downham Villages ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.
For families considering a move, CB6 2SE represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k.
Census 2021 statistics for CB6 2SE are sourced from Output Area E00090904 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ACRED CLOSE, CB6 2SE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACRED CLOSE, CB6 2SE.
335
48
£ 49,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CB6 2SE is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB6 2SE. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 420,000
1 sales · Mean £ 420,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB6 2SE has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Downham Feoffees Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Nisa Local0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Zapiekanki0.9 km
- My Fish Bar/EFES0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Little Downham Anchor0.3 km
- The Plough0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely5.0 km
- Littleport6.4 km
- Manea8.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CB62SE · Data under Open Government Licence