Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

WALSINGHAM WAY, CB6 3AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALSINGHAM WAY, CB6 3AL.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CB6 3AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

CB6 3AL is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 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 3AL is a safe, established residential area on Walsingham Way, 0.3km from Fieldside in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely West ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

For families considering a move, CB6 3AL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CB6 3AL are sourced from Output Area E00090961 (shared with 6 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 3AL. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 170,000

2 sales · Mean £ 170,000

Flat

£ 192,000

1 sales · Mean £ 192,000

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

CB6 3AL has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences37
Shoplifting25
Anti-social behaviour16
Vehicle crime8
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Ely St John's Community Primary School

Good370 pupils0.7 km
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Highfield Ely Academy

Good134 pupils0.7 km
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Ely College

Good1423 pupils1.0 km
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Lantern Community Primary School

Good386 pupils1.0 km
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Isle of Ely Primary School

Good422 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Caffe Nero1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • The Hive0.9 km
  • Arbuckles Restaurant & Bar0.9 km
  • Eat Thai Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Fountain0.9 km
  • Isle Of Ely0.9 km
  • Ely City Football Club1.0 km
  • The Kings Arms0.8 km
  • The Minster Tavern0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • New Dragon Inn0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Fur & Feather Limited0.4 km
  • Steves Shack0.8 km
  • The Bake Shop0.8 km
  • The Prospects Trust Unwrapped0.9 km
  • Burrows1.0 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Poets House0.7 km
  • Lamb Hotel0.9 km
  • The Nyton0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ely1.7 km
  • Littleport8.2 km
  • Shippea Hill11.5 km