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Fordham & Isleham

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About

Fordham & Isleham ward encompasses two main villages within the flat, agricultural landscape of East Cambridgeshire. The area is characterised by extensive arable farmland and waterways, including parts of the River Lark. Fordham is the larger settlement with a traditional high street, while Isleham is known for its historic Priory and large village green. The local economy has strong ties to farming and related industries.

A notable landmark is Isleham Priory Church, a well-preserved Norman church standing isolated in a field. The ward also contains significant areas of fenland and is crossed by several drainage channels, reflecting the ongoing management of the low-lying terrain. Community life focuses on local schools, village halls, and public houses, with a pattern of life shaped by the rural setting and proximity to larger towns like Ely.

Area overview

On average Fordham & Isleham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fordham & Isleham is £59,938 per year. There are 3 schools in Fordham & Isleham: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Fordham & Isleham is home to around 6,399 people, with a population density of about 92.6 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fordham & Isleham Population
6,399
Population density
92.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.13(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.81(-32%)
Other theft
5(-10%)
Burglary
3.59(+29%)
Vehicle crime
3.59(-21%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,712
89.22%
Other White
330
5.15%
Irish
54
0.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
49
0.77%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
44
0.69%
Total population: 6,402

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,692
32.53%
No qualifications
902
17.34%
Level 3 (A level)
886
17.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
711
13.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
509
9.78%
Total 16+ residents: 5,202

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,036
38.33%
Owns with a mortgage
863
31.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
329
12.17%
Other social rented
324
11.99%
Other forms of private rent
79
2.92%
Total households: 2,703

Property prices in Fordham & Isleham

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Fordham & Isleham area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,500 up to £970,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fordham & Isleham 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 Fordham & Isleham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£485,000
Semi-Detached25£295,000
Terraced10£313,500

10 years median price trend in Fordham & Isleham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fordham & Isleham.

All postcodes in Fordham & Isleham

CB75RU

Sun Street

CB87RQ

Norwich Road

CB75NB

Hurts Croft

CB75NF

Feltons

CB75NX

Newport Avenue

CB75RF

Common Gate Drove

Data Sources

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