Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

WILLOW GROVE, CB7 4EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW GROVE, CB7 4EB.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

62

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Avg Income

£ 55,800 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CB7 4EB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 74% owner-occupation and an average age of 62, CB7 4EB is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £450k reflects the demand.

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

CB7 4EB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Willow Grove, 0.3km from Babylon in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely North ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

For serious buyers, CB7 4EB is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Average age 62 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £450k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB7 4EB are sourced from Output Area E00090918 (shared with 11 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 4EB. The average age is 62.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

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

Crime around CB7 4EB is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting38
Anti-social behaviour22
Violence and sexual offences21
Criminal damage and arson13
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 pupils1.2 km
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Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School

Good315 pupils1.2 km
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Lantern Community Primary School

Good386 pupils1.5 km
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Isle of Ely Primary School

Good422 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.9 km
  • The White & Red Shop0.8 km
  • Burrows0.6 km
  • Bent & Cornwell Quality Meats0.5 km
  • Ely Fudge Company0.5 km
  • + 27 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Kings Arms0.8 km
  • The Minster Tavern0.7 km
  • The Prince Albert0.8 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 House0.8 km
  • Eat Thai Restaurant0.8 km
  • Ely Food Station0.7 km
  • Peacocks Tearoom & Fine B&B0.2 km
  • + 35 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Castle Lodge0.7 km
  • Poets House0.9 km
  • Lamb Hotel0.7 km
  • Riverside Inn0.5 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • Iceland Food Ltd0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Waitrose0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Alan Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Papa Johns0.3 km
  • The Bagel Bar0.5 km
  • Lucky Panda0.5 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ely0.9 km
  • Littleport7.9 km
  • Shippea Hill10.2 km