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About

South Ely is a residential and commercial district situated directly south of Ely's historic city centre, within the wider administrative area of East Cambridgeshire. The area is primarily defined by its proximity to the River Great Ouse and the expansive Ely Country Park, which borders it to the east. It contains a mix of housing developments, local retail outlets, and light industrial estates, serving as both a home for residents and a service hub for the wider community.

The area is characterised by its flat, open fenland landscape, with the distinctive silhouette of Ely Cathedral remaining a constant landmark on the northern skyline. A notable feature is the presence of the old railway line, now repurposed as a popular public footpath and cycle route that connects the southern neighbourhoods directly to the city. This path cuts through the country park, offering access to the riverbanks and the wide, skyscraping skies typical of the Fens.

Area overview

On average South Ely has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Ely is £63,068 per year. There are 2 schools in South Ely: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). South Ely is home to around 8,613 people, with a population density of about 176.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Ely Population
8,613
Population density
176.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.39(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.47(+129%)
Shoplifting
14.4(+103%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.96(+87%)
Public order
7.66(+47%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,968
80.88%
Other White
853
9.9%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
100
1.16%
White and Asian (mixed)
94
1.09%
Chinese
85
0.99%
Total population: 8,615

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,267
46.27%
Level 3 (A level)
976
13.82%
No qualifications
961
13.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
850
12.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
539
7.63%
Total 16+ residents: 7,061

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,297
34.48%
Owns with a mortgage
1,100
29.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
763
20.28%
Other social rented
412
10.95%
Other forms of private rent
96
2.55%
Total households: 3,762

Property prices in South Ely

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £342,500 in South Ely area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £840,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South 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 South Ely over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£457,500
Flats14£205,000
Semi-Detached20£319,000
Terraced34£314,500

10 years median price trend in South Ely

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

All postcodes in South Ely

CB74BG

The Deans Meadow

CB79SX

Ely East

CB63DX

Mawson Close

CB75NA

Cresswells Lane

CB63DR

The Chase

CB74EA

Angel Drove

CB74LY

Ely East

CB79SY

Ely East

CB74QJ

Brays Lane

CB74WH

High Street Back

CB79SS

Ely East

CB74FJ

Broad Street

CB74HW

Tower Road

CB79SD

Ely East

CB74GB

Cardinals Way

CB74NR

Angel Drove

CB74PE

Newnham Street

CB74SP

Station Cottages

CB61WA

Cresswells Lane

CB63DU

Hervey Close

CB63GG

Grace Gardens

CB63WQ

Collier Close

CB63WU

Brooke Grove

CB74GA

Angel Drove

CB79SA

Ely East

CB63FN

Murfitt Close

CB74EE

Ely East

CB74EH

Bartholemew's Walk

CB74LP

Market Street

CB63FA

Stirling Way

CB74JU

High Street

CB74JW

Bartholemews Walk

CB74NB

High Street Passage

CB74UW

Riverside Close

CB74BU

Castlehythe

CB74DT

Angel Drove

CB74DX

Barton Road

CB74QH

Archery Crescent

CB74SW

Lark Bank

CB63BL

Lansdowne Close

CB63DE

Gateway Gardens

CB74EN

Minster Place

CB79SG

Ely East

CB63NX

Lancaster Way Business Park

CB74BN

Annesdale

CB74FA

Lisle Lane

CB63BF

Engine Yard

CB63EL

Bedford Close

CB63GN

Lancaster Way

CB74BY

Dovehouse Close

CB74HT

Cambridge Road

CB74FW

Missin Gate

CB74SX

Ely West

CB74NP

Market Place

CB74UF

Padnal Bank

CB63BB

St Johns Road

CB63YJ

St John's Road

CB74AD

Lisle Close

CB74FN

Charles Graven Court

CB74JH

Chantry Lane

CB74LF

High Street

CB74SL

Ely North

CB74UN

Main Street

CB63HN

Angel Drove

CB74EP

Chantry Lane

CB79TA

Ely East

CB63DP

Witchford Road

CB74UB

Queen Adelaide Way

CB74UR

Branch Bank

CB74LR

Market Street

CB63FY

The Glaives

CB63WB

Beresford Road

CB74BQ

Broad Street

CB63WA

Beresford Road

CB74BS

Station Road

CB74DD

Kings Row

CB74UJ

Ely Road

CB63SN

Alexander Chase

CB74HD

Church Lane

CB63BS

Debden Green

CB74AS

Lisle Lane

CB74LZ

Market Street

CB74TQ

Mile End Crossing

CB74UT

Old Bank

CB75TR

Soham Road

CB74SQ

Fore Hill

CB63WX

Collier Close

CB74DL

Back Hill

CB74LS

Market Street

CB74QG

The Vineyards

CB74UY

Corner Close

CB74AY

Osier Close

CB74BH

Bishop Wynn Close

CB74SU

Mildenhall Road

CB63EU

Briar Grove

CB63QR

Leicester Close

CB74BP

Bridge Road

CB74BW

Bridge Road

CB74DE

Barton Road

CB74HX

Cambridge Road

Data Sources

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