CB6 3EQ is a sought-after residential area on Wrens Close, 0.5km from Fieldside in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely West ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
For serious buyers, CB6 3EQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 96% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £339k, up 3.7% 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 3EQ are sourced from Output Area E00090965 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WRENS CLOSE, CB6 3EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WRENS CLOSE, CB6 3EQ.
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44
£ 51,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB6 3EQ 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 3EQ combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£339k 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 up 3.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB6 3EQ. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 339,975
4 sales · Mean £ 338,975
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB6 3EQ has low crime rates — 30 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.
school Local Schools
Highfield Ely Academy
Lantern Community Primary School
Ely College
Isle of Ely Primary School
Ely St John's Community Primary School
Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School
Spring Meadow Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Caffe Nero0.7 km
- Pizza Express0.8 km
- The Almonry Restaurant0.8 km
- The Cromwell Grill & Wine Bar1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Fountain0.7 km
- The Hereward0.7 km
- The Townhouse0.7 km
- Isle Of Ely0.7 km
- Drayman's Son1.0 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- New Dragon Inn0.5 km
- Millennium Pizza0.7 km
- Lucky Panda0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Papa Johns1.0 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- W H Smith0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- Cherry Hill Chocolates0.8 km
- Edis Of Ely Limited0.8 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Poets House0.5 km
- Lamb Hotel0.6 km
- The Nyton0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Food Ltd0.9 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely1.6 km
- Littleport7.8 km
- Shippea Hill11.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CB63EQ · Data under Open Government Licence