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About

Ely West ward covers the western portion of the historic city of Ely. The area is defined by its relationship to the River Great Ouse and the surrounding low-lying fenland landscape. Residential streets extend from the city centre towards the western outskirts, with local amenities serving the community. The ward includes significant areas of open space and playing fields along its boundaries.

The ward's character is heavily influenced by the presence of Ely Cathedral, which dominates the skyline from many points. The area contains a mix of housing types, from older terraced homes to more modern developments. Land use is primarily residential, with some local commercial and educational facilities integrated into the neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Ely West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ely West is £64,213 per year. There are 3 schools in Ely West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ely West is home to around 9,873 people, with a population density of about 920.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
15.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ely West Population
9,873
Population density
920.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.05(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.97(+151%)
Shoplifting
13.67(+92%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.95(+86%)
Public order
7.6(+46%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,215
83.22%
Other White
824
8.35%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
104
1.05%
Irish
89
0.9%
White and Asian (mixed)
84
0.85%
Total population: 9,871

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,604
44.96%
Level 3 (A level)
1,113
13.88%
No qualifications
1,071
13.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,006
12.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
705
8.79%
Total 16+ residents: 8,016

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,528
36.24%
Owns with a mortgage
1,284
30.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
636
15.09%
Other social rented
552
13.09%
Other forms of private rent
82
1.94%
Total households: 4,216

Property prices in Ely West

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £375,500 in Ely West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,460,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ely West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£457,500
Flats6£152,000
Semi-Detached29£385,000
Terraced36£308,830

10 years median price trend in Ely West

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

All postcodes in Ely West

CB63DX

Mawson Close

CB63DR

The Chase

CB74EA

Angel Drove

CB61AL

West Fen Road

CB63AN

St Ovins Green

CB74HW

Tower Road

CB63AP

St Ovins Green

CB63WP

Columbine Road

CB74NR

Angel Drove

CB63AB

Mayfield Close

CB63DU

Hervey Close

CB63GG

Grace Gardens

CB63WQ

Collier Close

CB63WU

Brooke Grove

CB74GA

Angel Drove

CB63FN

Murfitt Close

CB74EH

Bartholemew's Walk

CB63FA

Stirling Way

CB61DY

Appleby Park

CB74JW

Bartholemews Walk

CB61AQ

Downham Road

CB61AU

Bernard Street

CB61TE

Saxon Close

CB74DT

Angel Drove

CB74DX

Barton Road

CB63BL

Lansdowne Close

CB63DE

Gateway Gardens

CB74EN

Minster Place

CB63NX

Lancaster Way Business Park

CB63BF

Engine Yard

CB63EL

Bedford Close

CB63GN

Lancaster Way

CB74BY

Dovehouse Close

CB74HT

Cambridge Road

CB61DS

Dalton Way

CB63FW

Goldsmith Court

CB74EY

St Marys Street

CB74SX

Ely West

CB63AH

Priors Court

CB63AX

St Ethelwolds Close

CB63ES

Whitecross Road

CB61BG

Northwold

CB63BA

Dunstan Street

CB63BB

St Johns Road

CB63YJ

St John's Road

CB74JH

Chantry Lane

CB63HN

Angel Drove

CB74EP

Chantry Lane

CB63DP

Witchford Road

CB61TA

Chapel Street

CB63FY

The Glaives

CB63WB

Beresford Road

CB63WA

Beresford Road

CB74BS

Station Road

CB74DD

Kings Row

CB63SN

Alexander Chase

CB74HD

Church Lane

CB63BS

Debden Green

CB63ED

Ravens Court

CB63AQ

Dunstan Street

CB63AW

St Ovins Green

CB63EQ

Wrens Close

CB63WX

Collier Close

CB61AA

Lynn Road

CB63AD

West Fen Road

CB63DZ

St Andrews Way

CB63EE

Merlin Drive

CB63BY

West End

CB63DA

Beald Way

CB63EU

Briar Grove

CB63QR

Leicester Close

CB74DE

Barton Road

CB74HX

Cambridge Road

CB61BQ

Arundell

CB63DT

Yorke Way

CB74JA

Parade Lane

CB61BB

Downham Road

CB61AF

Downham Road

CB63EA

Merlin Drive

CB63WW

Beresford Road

CB74ER

St Marys Street

CB61AZ

Little Lane

CB63BH

The Chase

CB63EX

Meadow Way

CB63WN

Columbine Road

CB74HA

Samuels Way

CB61DU

Meldon Place

CB63EG

Robins Close

CB63GX

Columbine Road

CB63SW

Alexander Chase

CB63WF

Tennyson Place

CB74JG

Church Lane

CB63NN

Witchford Road

CB61TP

The Paddock

CB63EW

Suffolk Close

CB63FQ

Morley Drive

CB63NR

Stirling Way

CB63QS

Hertford Close

CB74DR

Barton Mews

CB74JF

Silver Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.