Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

MEADOWCROFT, CB6 3JY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOWCROFT, CB6 3JY.

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

335

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 50,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CB6 3JY — age 47, 74% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 19.1% year-on-year.

home £234,863 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB6 3JY is a sought-after residential area on Meadowcroft, 0.3km from Stretham in Stretham. Administratively it sits within Stretham ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £234k, down 19.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB6 3JY are sourced from Output Area E00091070 (shared with 5 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 3JY. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 225,000

17 sales · Mean £ 223,841

Detached

£ 308,500

3 sales · Mean £ 329,500

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

CB6 3JY has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour14
Violence and sexual offences10
Vehicle crime6
Burglary3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Stretham Community Primary School

Good163 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Red Lion0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • HRM Motors0.7 km
  • Stretham Convenience Stores Ltd0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Will Wok0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ely5.6 km
  • Waterbeach9.6 km
  • Littleport14.3 km