CB6 3WE is a sought-after residential area on Tennyson Place, 0.6km from Fieldside in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely West ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
For serious buyers, CB6 3WE is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k, down 5.8% 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 3WE are sourced from Output Area E00173714 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TENNYSON PLACE, CB6 3WE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TENNYSON PLACE, CB6 3WE.
355
34
£ 55,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB6 3WE 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CB6 3WE's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £335k 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 down 5.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB6 3WE. The average age is 34.3. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 381,250
2 sales · Mean £ 381,250
Terraced
£ 345,000
1 sales · Mean £ 345,000
Detached
£ 365,000
1 sales · Mean £ 365,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB6 3WE has low crime rates — 18 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
Ely College
Highfield Ely Academy
Lantern Community Primary School
Isle of Ely Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Poets House1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Isle Of Ely0.8 km
- Ely City Football Club0.8 km
- West End House0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Arbuckles Restaurant & Bar0.8 km
- Phoenix Restaurant0.8 km
- El Guaca0.9 km
- KFC0.9 km
- McDonald's0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- New Dragon Inn1.0 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Bargain Booze1.0 km
- Cineworld Cinemas Ely0.9 km
- Fur & Feather Limited0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely1.9 km
- Littleport8.2 km
- Manea11.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CB63WE · Data under Open Government Licence