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East Cambridgeshire

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About

East Cambridgeshire is a district in the eastern part of England, covering an area of approximately 651 square kilometres. It includes the historic market town of Ely, known for its striking cathedral, as well as smaller towns like Soham and Littleport. The district is largely rural, with much of its land dedicated to agriculture, particularly arable farming. The River Great Ouse runs through the area, shaping its landscape and providing opportunities for boating and fishing.

The district has a mix of traditional villages and modern developments, with a population of around 90,000. Ely serves as the administrative and cultural hub, offering shops, schools, and transport links to Cambridge and London. East Cambridgeshire’s flat, fenland terrain is characteristic of the region, with wide-open skies and drained marshlands that support farming. The area also has several nature reserves, such as Wicken Fen, which attract visitors interested in wildlife and outdoor activities.

Area overview

On average East Cambridgeshire has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in East Cambridgeshire is £51,015 per year. There are 40 schools in East Cambridgeshire: 30 primary (0 Outstanding and 25 Good) and 5 secondary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Cambridgeshire Population
87,762
Population density
134.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
75,897
86.48%
Other White
5,968
6.8%
Irish
664
0.76%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
626
0.71%
White and Asian (mixed)
618
0.7%
Total population: 87,763

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
13,485
36.25%
Owns with a mortgage
11,822
31.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
5,103
13.72%
Other social rented
4,516
12.14%
Other forms of private rent
1,017
2.73%
Total households: 37,202

Property prices in East Cambridgeshire

Based on 1,194 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in East Cambridgeshire area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £1,700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for East Cambridgeshire in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Cambridgeshire over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached520£440,000
Flats66£161,750
Semi-Detached338£311,750
Terraced270£270,500

10 years median price trend in East Cambridgeshire

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Cambridgeshire.

All wards in East Cambridgeshire

Bottisham

Burwell

Downham Villages

Ely East

Ely North

Ely West

Fordham & Isleham

Haddenham

Littleport

Soham North

Soham South

Stretham

Sutton

Woodditton

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.