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Ely West

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 75 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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Ely West Population

9,873

Population density

920.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

34.13(+8%)

Anti-social behaviour

24.92(+115%)

Shoplifting

16.81(+146%)

Criminal damage and arson

9.42(+48%)

Public order

7.09(+38%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

8,215

83.22%

Other White

824

8.35%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

104

1.05%

Irish

0.9%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.85%

Total population: 9,871

Economics

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

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

1.94%

Total households: 4,216

Property prices in Ely West

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £387,500 in Ely West area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,000 up to £1,460,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	29	£385,000	£208,000	£350,000	£429,550	£495,970
Terraced	33	£307,500	£199,877	£260,000	£345,000	£470,300
Flats	5	£210,000	£159,800	£175,000	£330,000	£396,000
Detached	48	£493,000	£343,750	£415,000	£557,500	£762,250

10 years median price trend in Ely West

All postcodes in Ely West

CB63EJ

Norfolk Road

CB74DX

Barton Road

CB63BG

St Johns Road

CB74HY

Elysian Close

CB63DZ

St Andrews Way

CB63BB

St Johns Road

CB74GA

Angel Drove

CB74HX

Cambridge Road

CB74EY

St Marys Street

CB74EG

Lynn Road

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail