Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

QUAYSIDE, CB7 4BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUAYSIDE, CB7 4BA.

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

CB7 4BA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £460k, 64% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £460k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

CB7 4BA is a sought-after residential area on Quayside, 0.1km from Babylon in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely East ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB7 4BA 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 4BA. 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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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 525,000

1 sales · Mean £ 525,000

Semi-Detached

£ 395,000

1 sales · Mean £ 395,000

Terraced

£ 750,000

1 sales · Mean £ 750,000

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

CB7 4BA has low crime rates — 41 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 offences27
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson14
Shoplifting11
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Highfield Ely Academy

Good134 pupils1.2 km
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Spring Meadow Infant School

Requires Improvement212 pupils1.5 km
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Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School

Good315 pupils1.5 km
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Lantern Community Primary School

Good386 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 Meats0.5 km
  • Ely Fudge Company0.5 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • The Nyton0.9 km
  • Castle Lodge0.9 km
  • Poets House0.8 km
  • Lamb Hotel0.6 km
  • Riverside Inn0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Kings Arms0.8 km
  • The Minster Tavern0.7 km
  • The Prince Albert0.7 km
  • Drayman's Son0.3 km
  • The Hereward0.6 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Hadi's0.7 km
  • The Old Fire Engine House0.7 km
  • Eat Thai Restaurant0.8 km
  • Ely Food Station0.4 km
  • Peacocks Tearoom & Fine B&B0.1 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Iceland Food Ltd0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Alan Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Papa Johns0.3 km
  • The Bagel Bar0.5 km
  • Lucky Panda0.6 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ely0.6 km
  • Littleport8.1 km
  • Shippea Hill10.4 km