Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

TENNYSON PLACE, CB6 3WE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TENNYSON PLACE, CB6 3WE.

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Population

355

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 55,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British88.5%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences24
Anti-social behaviour16
Vehicle crime7
Other crime4
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Ely St John's Community Primary School

Good370 pupils0.8 km
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Ely College

Good1423 pupils0.8 km
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Highfield Ely Academy

Good134 pupils0.9 km
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Lantern Community Primary School

Good386 pupils1.0 km
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Isle of Ely Primary School

Good422 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Poets House1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Isle Of Ely0.8 km
  • Ely City Football Club0.8 km
  • West End House0.7 km
restaurant

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
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • New Dragon Inn1.0 km
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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