Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

WATERSIDE, CB7 4AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERSIDE, CB7 4AU.

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Population

377

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Avg Age

48

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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: CB7 4AU 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.

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4/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB7 4AU combines high owner-occupation (64%), strong property values (£620k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

CB7 4AU is a sought-after residential area on Waterside, 0.2km from Babylon in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely East ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

For families considering a move, CB7 4AU represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £620k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB7 4AU are sourced from Output Area E00090921 (shared with 241 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 CB7 4AU. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 395,163

12 sales · Mean £ 434,943

Detached

£ 955,000

5 sales · Mean £ 911,000

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

Crime around CB7 4AU is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting39
Violence and sexual offences26
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson16
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Highfield Ely Academy

Good134 pupils1.1 km
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Spring Meadow Infant School

Requires Improvement212 pupils1.4 km
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Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School

Good315 pupils1.4 km
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Lantern Community Primary School

Good386 pupils1.5 km
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Isle of Ely Primary School

Good422 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.8 km
  • The White & Red Shop0.7 km
  • Burrows0.6 km
  • Bent & Cornwell Quality Meats0.4 km
  • Ely Fudge Company0.4 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • The Nyton1.0 km
  • Castle Lodge0.8 km
  • Poets House0.8 km
  • Lamb Hotel0.6 km
  • Riverside Inn0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Kings Arms0.7 km
  • The Minster Tavern0.6 km
  • The Prince Albert0.7 km
  • Drayman's Son0.3 km
  • The Hereward0.6 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Hadi's0.6 km
  • The Old Fire Engine House0.7 km
  • Eat Thai Restaurant0.7 km
  • Ely Food Station0.5 km
  • Peacocks Tearoom & Fine B&B0.0 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • Iceland Food Ltd0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Alan Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Papa Johns0.3 km
  • The Bagel Bar0.4 km
  • Lucky Panda0.6 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ely0.7 km
  • Littleport8.0 km
  • Shippea Hill10.4 km