CB7 4BH is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km from Annesdale in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely East ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CB7 4BH is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for CB7 4BH are sourced from Output Area E00090923 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB7 4BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB7 4BH.
211
49
£ 55,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB7 4BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
CB7 4BH has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB7 4BH. The average age is 49.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB7 4BH is above average at 115 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
Lantern Community Primary School
Ely St John's Community Primary School
Spring Meadow Infant School
Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School
Isle of Ely Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- The White & Red Shop0.5 km
- Burrows0.4 km
- Bent & Cornwell Quality Meats0.3 km
- Ely Fudge Company0.3 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- The Nyton0.7 km
- Poets House0.6 km
- Lamb Hotel0.4 km
- Riverside Inn0.3 km
- Castle Lodge0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Kings Arms0.5 km
- The Minster Tavern0.4 km
- The Prince Albert0.4 km
- West End House0.9 km
- The Hereward0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Hadi's0.5 km
- The Old Fire Engine House0.5 km
- Julia's Tea Rooms0.3 km
- Sylhet Tandoori Restaurant And Takeaway0.4 km
- Tamarin Bay Coffee House Ltd0.2 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Lucky Panda0.5 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.3 km
- Balti King0.4 km
- Ely Kebab House0.4 km
- Ely King0.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Iceland Food Ltd0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely0.6 km
- Littleport8.1 km
- Shippea Hill10.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CB74BH · Data under Open Government Licence