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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 73 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
73
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
32.97(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.69(+105%)
Shoplifting
15.79(+131%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.1(+59%)
Other theft
6.85(+25%)
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 113 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in South Ely area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 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
Terraced34£314,500
Semi-Detached23£340,000
Flats15£220,000
Detached41£475,000

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

CB63WE

Tennyson Place

CB74EW

Palace Green

CB63EJ

Norfolk Road

CB74PF

Cresswells Lane

CB74LT

High Street

CB74UJ

Ely Road

CB74DS

High Street

CB62HL

Ely Road

CB63BW

St Johns Road

CB74BN

Annesdale

CB63WW

Beresford Road

CB63QR

Leicester Close

CB74LY

Ely East

CB74HG

Fore Hill

CB63DL

Pilgrims Way

CB74AY

Osier Close

CB79ST

Ely East

CB74LS

Market Street

CB74JL

Militia Way

CB74UA

Ely Road

CB74AQ

Fore Hill

CB74WJ

Marriott Drive

CB63BE

St Johns Road

CB63SW

Alexander Chase

CB79SW

Ely East

CB79SY

Ely East

CB63BS

Debden Green

CB75TL

Soham Road

CB74ER

St Marys Street

CB74UG

Branch Bridge

CB74HU

Cambridge Road

CB74NE

Butcher's Row

CB74LQ

High Street

CB63GG

Grace Gardens

CB74BH

Bishop Wynn Close

CB79SB

Ely East

CB74FA

Lisle Lane

CB75TW

Steward Close

CB79SQ

Ely East

CB74EB

Willow Grove

CB74SJ

Mile End Road

CB63BU

Etheldreda Street

CB75TH

Stuntney Causeway

CB74BD

Broad Street

CB74JA

Parade Lane

CB63BX

Cambridgeshire Close

CB74DW

The Gallery

CB62XW

Cresswells Lane

CB74QG

The Vineyards

CB74FW

Missin Gate

CB74HQ

St Marys Court

CB74DL

Back Hill

CB63NW

Lancaster Way Business Park

CB74HD

Church Lane

CB74NR

Angel Drove

CB74BE

Broad Street

CB63FJ

Hollendale Walk

CB74EF

Bell Holt

CB74DY

Bridge Road

CB74NY

Buttermarket

CB79SU

Ely East

CB74DJ

Angel Drove

CB74TY

Thistle Corner

CB74PX

Ely East

CB74HL

Cambridge Road

CB74BY

Dovehouse Close

CB74DD

Kings Row

CB63BG

St Johns Road

CB61WA

Cresswells Lane

CB74TQ

Mile End Crossing

CB74FN

Charles Graven Court

CB63BN

Hamilton Road

CB63HL

The Wyches

CB75NA

Cresswells Lane

CB74XS

Tower Court

CB74QN

Bray's Lane

CB74LB

High Street

CB74JE

Barton Road

CB74JH

Chantry Lane

CB74UQ

Low Road

CB74EA

Bartholemews Walk

CB74JG

Church Lane

CB79SZ

Ely East

CB63DW

Canterbury Avenue

CB74HY

Elysian Close

CB74BG

The Deans Meadow

CB74EH

Bartholemew's Walk

CB74JW

Bartholemews Walk

CB77AR

Ely East

CB63QS

Hertford Close

CB79SL

Ely East

CB74JR

High Street

CB74HA

Samuels Way

CB74UR

Branch Bank

CB79SA

Ely East

CB74UU

Putney Hill Road

CB63BF

Engine Yard

CB74AF

Fore Hill

CB74DE

Barton Road

CB63DU

Hervey Close

Data Sources

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