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.
WILLOW GROVE, CB7 4EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW GROVE, CB7 4EB.
316
62
£ 55,800 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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 Booze0.9 km
- The White & Red Shop0.8 km
- Burrows0.6 km
- Bent & Cornwell Quality Meats0.5 km
- Ely Fudge Company0.5 km
- + 27 more
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, 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, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Castle Lodge0.7 km
- Poets House0.9 km
- Lamb Hotel0.7 km
- Riverside Inn0.5 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Iceland Food Ltd0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CB74EB · Data under Open Government Licence