Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

CB6 2SL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB6 2SL.

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

365

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 49,900 /yr

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Employed

56%

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

No single demographic signal dominates CB6 2SL — age 45, 88% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 2SL is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Little Street in East Cambridgeshire. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Downham Villages ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.

Day-to-day life in CB6 2SL has the character of a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CB6 2SL are sourced from Output Area E00090903 (shared with 12 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 2SL. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

CB6 2SL has low crime rates — 15 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 offences17
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Downham Feoffees Primary Academy

Good155 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Zapiekanki0.5 km
  • My Fish Bar/EFES0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Little Downham Anchor0.4 km
  • The Plough0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ely4.7 km
  • Littleport5.9 km
  • Manea8.7 km