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CB6

ELY

Cambridgeshire, East Of England, England

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CB6 is the postcode district for ELY, located in Cambridgeshire, East Of England.

Avg price £384,032
1yr change ▼ 1.2%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£384,032

▼ 1.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

34% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

20 schools

Broadband Speed

343 Mbps

Property Prices in CB6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CB6 is £384,032, broadly in line with the Cambridgeshire average of £383,701.

Properties in CB6 cost 33.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CB6 have fallen 1.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £450,957 860
Semi-detached £309,454 580
Terraced £283,472 395
Flat £194,157 38
All types £384,032 1958

5-Year Price History

£368K £377K £387K £396K £405K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CB6

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CB6 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CB6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CB6 has 20 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Robert Arkenstall Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Littleport Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Stretham Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Ely St John's Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Sutton CofE VC Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

4

Good

1

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

92,906

Population

62

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
32.0%
Private rent
14.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CB6 are 343.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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343.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CB6 is collected by East Cambridgeshire. The Band D rate is £2,143/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CB6 — ELY

Area Summary

CB6 (ELY) offers above-average property prices (£384,032, 34% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 20 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (343 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CB6 ELY

What is the average house price in CB6 ELY?
The average house price in CB6 (ELY) is £384,032, based on 1958 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 34% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.2% over the past year.
Is CB6 ELY a safe area to live?
Crime in CB6 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CB6 ELY?
The population of CB6 (ELY) is approximately 92,906 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CB6?
The average broadband download speed in CB6 is 343 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 85%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CB6 ELY?
There are 20 schools in or near CB6. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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