Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

BISHOPS CLOSE, CB6 2TQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BISHOPS CLOSE, CB6 2TQ.

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

335

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Avg Age

48

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

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9/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CB6 2TQ 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.

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

CB6 2TQ is a safe, established residential area on Bishops 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 2TQ 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: Average house prices are around £392k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB6 2TQ are sourced from Output Area E00090904 (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 2TQ. 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

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 380,000

3 sales · Mean £ 373,333

Detached

£ 385,000

2 sales · Mean £ 385,000

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

CB6 2TQ 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.

Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Downham Feoffees Primary Academy

Good155 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Zapiekanki0.8 km
  • My Fish Bar/EFES0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ely5.1 km
  • Littleport6.3 km
  • Manea8.2 km