CB7 4AQ is a well-regarded residential area on Fore Hill, 0.3km from Babylon in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely East ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £368k, up 9.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CB7 4AQ are sourced from Output Area E00090920 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORE HILL, CB7 4AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORE HILL, CB7 4AQ.
285
46
£ 55,800 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB7 4AQ 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
No single demographic signal dominates CB7 4AQ — age 46, 38% ownership, 45% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £368k. Property prices are trending up 9.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB7 4AQ. The average age is 45.5. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 368,737
2 sales · Mean £ 368,737
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB7 4AQ is above average at 125 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Highfield Ely Academy
Spring Meadow Infant School
Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School
Lantern Community Primary School
Isle of Ely Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Bargain Booze0.7 km
- The White & Red Shop0.6 km
- Burrows0.4 km
- Bent & Cornwell Quality Meats0.3 km
- Ely Fudge Company0.3 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- The Nyton0.9 km
- Castle Lodge0.7 km
- Poets House0.7 km
- Lamb Hotel0.5 km
- Riverside Inn0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Kings Arms0.6 km
- The Minster Tavern0.5 km
- The Prince Albert0.6 km
- Drayman's Son0.1 km
- The Hereward0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Hadi's0.5 km
- The Old Fire Engine House0.6 km
- Eat Thai Restaurant0.6 km
- Ely Food Station0.6 km
- Peacocks Tearoom & Fine B&B0.1 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.1 km
- Iceland Food Ltd0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Alan Fish Bar0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Papa Johns0.1 km
- The Bagel Bar0.3 km
- Lucky Panda0.4 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely0.8 km
- Littleport7.9 km
- Shippea Hill10.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CB74AQ · Data under Open Government Licence