CB6 3DL is a sought-after residential area on Pilgrims Way, 0.7km from Fieldside in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely West ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB6, CB6 3DL offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £386k, down 4.9% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CB6 3DL are sourced from Output Area E00090954 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PILGRIMS WAY, CB6 3DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PILGRIMS WAY, CB6 3DL.
422
44
£ 55,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB6 3DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB6 3DL combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£386k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 4.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB6 3DL. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 410,000
5 sales · Mean £ 414,600
Semi-Detached
£ 377,450
1 sales · Mean £ 377,450
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB6 3DL has low crime rates — 27 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.
school Local Schools
Ely St John's Community Primary School
Highfield Ely Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Poets House1.0 km
- The Nyton0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Pheasant Catering (Ely) Ltd0.3 km
- Starbucks0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Burger King0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Bargain Booze1.0 km
- BP Ely SF Connect0.7 km
- Fur & Feather Limited0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Prince Albert1.0 km
- West End House0.8 km
- The Fountain1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely1.4 km
- Littleport9.0 km
- Shippea Hill12.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CB63DL · Data under Open Government Licence