Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

THIRD DROVE, CB6 2UE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THIRD DROVE, CB6 2UE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-08 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

328

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Avg Age

46

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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.

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

No single demographic signal dominates CB6 2UE — age 46, 80% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £406k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 134.8% year-on-year.

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

CB6 2UE is a safe, established residential area on Third Drove, 1.2km from Black Bank in East Cambridgeshire. Administratively it sits within Downham Villages ward and the North East Cambridgeshire constituency.

For serious buyers, CB6 2UE is 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 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £406k, up 134.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB6 2UE are sourced from Output Area E00090901 (shared with 22 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 2UE. The average age is 46.1. 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 Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 435,000

9 sales · Mean £ 511,111

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

1 sales · Mean £ 210,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

CB6 2UE has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Littleport4.6 km
  • Manea6.7 km
  • Ely7.3 km