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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 113 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
Detached43£450,000
Flats6£152,000
Semi-Detached28£386,250
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

CB74JJ

The Turnpike

CB61AE

Egremont Street

CB63WL

Columbine Road

CB61AN

West Fen Road

CB63WH

Mallow Close

CB63YH

Windmill Close

CB74HY

Elysian Close

CB74JB

Silver Street

CB61AW

Ely West

CB61AX

Trinity Close

CB63HL

The Wyches

CB74JN

Houghton Gardens

CB61AR

Chiefs Street

CB61BJ

Bakers Corner

CB63DB

Christopher Tye Close

CB63SG

Beresford Road

CB63WE

Tennyson Place

CB74WJ

Marriott Drive

CB63EN

Warwick Drive

CB74ES

St Marys Street

CB63AS

Fieldside

CB61AH

Downham Road

CB74ZE

Bartholemew's Walk

CB63AU

Benedict Street

CB63AZ

Vinces Court

CB63EY

Pasture Grove

CB63FJ

Hollendale Walk

CB74BZ

Back Hill

CB61AT

Chiefs Street

CB63EB

Falcon Mews

CB74BX

Potters Lane

CB74HZ

Barton Road

CB61BA

Upherds Lane

CB61BH

Fleetwood

CB63AA

West Fen Road

CB63DQ

West End Mews

CB74HF

St Marys Street

CB74HJ

Cambridge Road

CB63AG

Kent Close

CB63BW

St Johns Road

CB63WR

Columbine Road

CB63AJ

Abbots Way

CB63BJ

The Chase

CB63EF

Herons Close

CB63WS

Brooke Grove

CB74AL

Stable Mews

CB61FX

Moore Court

CB63NW

Lancaster Way Business Park

CB74DF

Barton Square

CB63DH

Althorpe Court

CB74GH

Gas Lane

CB61AD

Chapel Street

CB61BF

Little London Gardens

CB74DH

The Gallery

CB62HL

Ely Road

CB63EJ

Norfolk Road

CB74EL

Minster Place

CB61BE

Elmfield

CB63AR

Fieldside

CB63BN

Hamilton Road

CB63WD

Beresford Road

CB63WY

Darwin Close

CB74HL

Cambridge Road

CB74XS

Tower Court

CB63BE

St Johns Road

CB63DL

Pilgrims Way

CB74DB

Barton Road

CB74EW

Palace Green

CB62SH

Downham Road

CB63AY

West End

CB63BZ

Kingsley Walk

CB63DS

The Chase

CB63QT

Northampton Close

CB61AG

Downham Road

CB63BG

St Johns Road

CB63BP

Hereward Street

CB63WJ

Teasel Drive

CB61AY

Hills Lane

CB63BX

Cambridgeshire Close

CB63DN

Longfields

CB63DW

Canterbury Avenue

CB74HH

St Marys Street

CB62FE

Downham Road

CB74GS

The Dock

CB74HQ

St Marys Court

CB63AT

Fieldside

CB63BU

Etheldreda Street

CB61AJ

Ely West

CB61DD

Lynn Road

CB63AE

West Fen Road

CB63AL

Walsingham Way

CB74DJ

Angel Drove

CB74EX

St Thomas Place

CB61AP

St Catherines

CB61BL

Downham Road

CB74EQ

Cambridge Road

CB74DG

Barton Square

CB61AS

Cromwell Road

CB63BQ

St John's Road

CB63BT

Churchill Close

Data Sources

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