CB7 4AF is a well-regarded residential area on Fore Hill, 0.4km from Ely in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely East ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CB7 4AF offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £222k.
Census 2021 statistics for CB7 4AF are sourced from Output Area E00090924 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORE HILL, CB7 4AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORE HILL, CB7 4AF.
374
38
£ 55,800 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB7 4AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CB7 4AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB7 4AF. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 135,000
7 sales · Mean £ 139,928
Detached
£ 475,000
1 sales · Mean £ 475,000
Terraced
£ 288,000
1 sales · Mean £ 288,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB7 4AF is above average at 104 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
Highfield Ely Academy
Lantern Community Primary School
Spring Meadow Infant School
Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School
Isle of Ely Primary School
Ely St John's Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- The White & Red Shop0.4 km
- Burrows0.3 km
- Bent & Cornwell Quality Meats0.1 km
- Ely Fudge Company0.1 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- The Nyton0.8 km
- Poets House0.6 km
- Lamb Hotel0.4 km
- Riverside Inn0.5 km
- Castle Lodge0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Kings Arms0.5 km
- The Minster Tavern0.4 km
- The Prince Albert0.5 km
- West End House0.9 km
- The Hereward0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Hadi's0.4 km
- The Old Fire Engine House0.4 km
- Julia's Tea Rooms0.2 km
- Sylhet Tandoori Restaurant And Takeaway0.3 km
- Tamarin Bay Coffee House Ltd0.0 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Lucky Panda0.3 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.2 km
- Balti King0.3 km
- Ely Kebab House0.3 km
- Ely King0.4 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Iceland Food Ltd0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely0.8 km
- Littleport7.9 km
- Shippea Hill10.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CB74AF · Data under Open Government Licence