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CB7

ELY

Cambridgeshire, East Of England, England

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CB7 encompasses ELY and its surrounding areas in Cambridgeshire, East Of England.

Avg price £357,558
1yr change ▼ 10.1%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£357,558

▼ 10.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

25% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

316 Mbps

Property Prices in CB7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CB7 is £357,558, which is 7% below the Cambridgeshire average of £383,701.

Properties in CB7 cost 24.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CB7 have fallen 10.1% 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 £460,070 447
Semi-detached £313,691 344
Terraced £274,789 356
Flat £200,789 123
All types £357,558 1371

5-Year Price History

£338K £347K £357K £366K £376K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CB7

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CB7 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
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CB7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CB7 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Spring Meadow Infant School Primary Good mi
Fordham CofE Primary School Primary Good mi
Isleham Church of England Primary School Primary Good mi
King's Ely Other Not inspected mi
Soham Village College Secondary Outstanding mi

1

Outstanding

4

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

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 CB7 are 316.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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316.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

78%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CB7 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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CB7 — ELY

Area Summary

CB7 (ELY) offers above-average property prices (£357,558, 25% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (316 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CB7 ELY

What is the average house price in CB7 ELY?
The average house price in CB7 (ELY) is £357,558, based on 1371 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 25% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 10.1% over the past year.
Is CB7 ELY a safe area to live?
Crime in CB7 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 (0.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CB7 ELY?
The population of CB7 (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 CB7?
The average broadband download speed in CB7 is 316 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 78%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CB7 ELY?
There are 9 schools in or near CB7. 56% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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