Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

BEDFORD CLOSE, CB6 3EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDFORD CLOSE, CB6 3EL.

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

329

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 55,800 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB6 3EL 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CB6 3EL's low deprivation rank, 81% ownership, and £385k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 19.7% year-on-year.

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

CB6 3EL is a sought-after residential area on Bedford Close, 1.0km from Fieldside in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely West ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

For serious buyers, CB6 3EL is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, up 19.7% 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 3EL are sourced from Output Area E00173729 (shared with 15 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 3EL. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.0%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 400,000

6 sales · Mean £ 397,833

Semi-Detached

£ 285,000

3 sales · Mean £ 301,650

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

CB6 3EL has low crime rates — 28 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 offences23
Shoplifting10
Other theft8
Vehicle crime6
Anti-social behaviour4

school Local Schools

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Ely St John's Community Primary School

Good370 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Pheasant Catering (Ely) Ltd0.5 km
  • Starbucks0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Burger King0.4 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Nyton1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • BP Ely SF Connect0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ely1.6 km
  • Littleport9.3 km
  • Shippea Hill12.3 km