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About

North Ely sits immediately north of Ely’s central streets and is primarily residential, with a mix of housing from mid-20th-century terraces to more recent estates. Local amenities include convenience shops, a community centre, green playing fields and regular bus services that link the neighbourhood with the city centre and the railway station a short drive away. Streets in the area are arranged around small local parks and allotments, and day-to-day life is centred on neighborhood facilities rather than tourist routes.

Beyond the housing the landscape quickly gives way to fenland and farmland, where straight drainage channels and low embankments run between arable fields. Small concrete pump houses and sluices sit at field edges and remain part of the working drainage system that keeps the surrounding land arable. On clear days the low skyline and the ordered pattern of drains and tracks make the shift from urban plots to open fenland clear, and walkers often follow the field paths that lead out from the northern streets.

Area overview

On average North Ely has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Ely is £65,769 per year. There are 7 schools in North Ely: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). North Ely is home to around 11,960 people, with a population density of about 1,142.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
15.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Ely Population
11,960
Population density
1,142.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.65(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.37(+7%)
Other theft
3.93(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.76(-41%)
Shoplifting
3.34(-51%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,744
81.47%
Other White
1,130
9.45%
Indian
141
1.18%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
125
1.05%
Irish
112
0.94%
Total population: 11,960

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,063
41.9%
Level 3 (A level)
1,392
14.35%
No qualifications
1,355
13.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,260
12.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
903
9.31%
Total 16+ residents: 9,698

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,742
33.47%
Owns with a mortgage
1,567
30.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
876
16.83%
Other social rented
707
13.58%
Social rents from council
123
2.36%
Total households: 5,205

Property prices in North Ely

Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £361,050 in North Ely area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,000 up to £1,460,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North Ely 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 North Ely over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached48£371,500
Terraced64£304,750
Flats14£164,600
Detached53£495,000

10 years median price trend in North Ely

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

All postcodes in North Ely

CB63EQ

Wrens Close

CB62SH

Downham Road

CB63DA

Beald Way

CB63AA

West Fen Road

CB61BH

Fleetwood

CB63WL

Columbine Road

CB63AT

Fieldside

CB74LH

Turner Drive

CB74US

Merrifield Gardens

CB62YS

Foxglove Way

CB61DY

Appleby Park

CB61BS

Bentham Way

CB62YF

Medlar Close

CB62XJ

Stour Green

CB61BQ

Arundell

CB74YL

Summerhayes

CB62FQ

Elderberry Close

CB74RA

High Flyer Cottages

CB61SP

Lynn Road

CB61AS

Cromwell Road

CB61BU

Canute Crescent

CB74RQ

High Barns

CB74RW

High Barns

CB62YJ

Bright Street

CB63AQ

Dunstan Street

CB74YJ

Henley Way

CB61DH

The Oakery

CB74RB

High Barns

CB62WN

Wissey Way

CB63FW

Goldsmith Court

CB61BT

Philippa Close

CB61EB

Felton Way

CB74EY

St Marys Street

CB61FX

Moore Court

CB62WE

Welland Place

CB74RP

High Barns

CB63ED

Ravens Court

CB63EF

Herons Close

CB63AL

Walsingham Way

CB62WL

Nene Road

CB61TE

Saxon Close

CB74QR

Prickwillow Road

CB61BA

Upherds Lane

CB63AE

West Fen Road

CB61AW

Ely West

CB74RG

New Barns Avenue

CB74SB

High Barns

CB63DZ

St Andrews Way

CB74PP

Bohemond Street

CB74SA

Nigel Road

CB61BF

Little London Gardens

CB74FU

Red Admiral Street

CB74FE

Morton Close

CB74ES

St Marys Street

CB74FF

Lumley Close

CB63EA

Merlin Drive

CB63EG

Robins Close

CB74YS

Cleopatra Close

CB61FF

Lynn Road

CB74YF

Emperor Green

CB74PL

Nutholt Lane

CB61DQ

Lynton Drive

CB63AH

Priors Court

CB74TT

Juniper Drive

CB62XH

Stour Green

CB74YG

Skipper Walk

CB61BD

Witchford Road

CB61AJ

Ely West

CB63AY

West End

CB61DW

Orchard Estate

CB61TL

Wilford Drive

CB63AX

St Ethelwolds Close

CB61RY

Lynn Road

CB74QX

Carey Close

CB74FQ

Williams Close

CB63WN

Columbine Road

CB74RH

High Barns

CB61DS

Dalton Way

CB61DE

Lynn Road

CB61BE

Elmfield

CB74QW

Kings Avenue

CB61BZ

Bishop Laney Drive

CB62WZ

Wensum Way

CB74GD

Clayway

CB74PT

Deacon's Lane

CB61DB

Lynn Road

CB63DY

Downham Road

CB74QA

Allix Way

CB61AD

Chapel Street

CB61AN

West Fen Road

CB63AU

Benedict Street

CB74RJ

High Barns

CB61BG

Northwold

CB63WJ

Teasel Drive

CB61BY

Queen Emma Walk

CB62FT

Tayberry Close

CB63AW

St Ovins Green

CB74DU

Deacon's Lane

CB63GX

Columbine Road

CB62WY

Wensum Way

Data Sources

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