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About

Ely North ward covers the northern portion of the city of Ely, stretching from the immediate outskirts of the historic centre towards more open, fenland landscapes. The area includes residential neighbourhoods, local shopping parades, and several schools, serving as a primary living area for the city. The ward is defined by the River Great Ouse, which forms a significant part of its western boundary.

A notable feature is the presence of the Ely Port, a functioning inland harbour on the river that handles agricultural and bulk materials. This blend of active port infrastructure with residential areas characterises the ward. Land use includes industrial estates alongside playing fields and areas of open space, reflecting its position between the urban core and the wider, flat agricultural countryside of the Fens.

Area overview

On average Ely North has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ely North is £65,123 per year. There are 4 schools in Ely North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ely North is home to around 4,848 people, with a population density of about 148.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ely North Population
4,848
Population density
148.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.68(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.25(+84%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.43(+17%)
Other theft
6.81(+24%)
Vehicle crime
4.74(+8%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,875
79.93%
Other White
510
10.52%
Indian
79
1.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
69
1.42%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
53
1.09%
Total population: 4,848

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,724
45.91%
Level 3 (A level)
608
16.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
499
13.29%
No qualifications
421
11.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
266
7.08%
Total 16+ residents: 3,755

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
812
42.62%
Owns outright
522
27.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
341
17.9%
Other social rented
140
7.35%
Other forms of private rent
38
1.99%
Total households: 1,905

Property prices in Ely North

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £367,500 in Ely North area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £765,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ely North 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 Ely North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats12£163,750
Detached29£540,000
Semi-Detached31£370,000
Terraced26£336,750

10 years median price trend in Ely North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ely North.

All postcodes in Ely North

CB74FE

Morton Close

CB74LX

Orford Close

CB74UU

Putney Hill Road

CB74NL

Allen Road

CB62WS

Chelmer Way

CB74SL

Ely North

CB74SU

Mildenhall Road

CB74UG

Branch Bridge

CB74RT

Gunning Road

CB74LH

Turner Drive

CB74UR

Branch Bank

CB74US

Merrifield Gardens

CB61DG

Lynn Road

CB74QW

Kings Avenue

CB74UB

Queen Adelaide Way

CB74NF

Merivale Way

CB62FP

Cherry Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.