Is CB6 3HS a safe place to live?

Yes, CB6 3HS is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 1 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of CB6 3HS?

The population for the CB6 3HS area is approximately 393 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

CHAPEL CLOSE, CB6 3HS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL CLOSE, CB6 3HS.

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Population

393

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 50,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB6 3HS 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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9/10

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2/10

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9/10

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4/10

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8/10

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1/10

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8/10

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7/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CB6 3HS spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB6 3HS is a sought-after residential area on Chapel Close, 0.2km from Thetford, Little in Little Thetford. Administratively it sits within Stretham ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CB6 3HS are sourced from Output Area E00091072 (shared with 14 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 3HS. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%

Asian / British Asian2.8%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active

FT: 36%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

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

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

Little Thetford CofE Primary School

Good97 pupils0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Ely3.3 km
Waterbeach11.7 km
Littleport12.0 km