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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

CB74DN

Broad Street

CB74EB

Willow Grove

CB74GH

Gas Lane

CB74SR

Mildenhall Road

CB74UL

Kingdon Avenue

CB79SZ

Ely East

CB74AF

Fore Hill

CB74DH

The Gallery

CB74NT

Market Place

CB74TY

Thistle Corner

CB79SR

Ely East

CB62HL

Ely Road

CB63EJ

Norfolk Road

CB74EL

Minster Place

CB74GF

Cardinals Way

CB63BN

Hamilton Road

CB63WD

Beresford Road

CB63WY

Darwin Close

CB74HL

Cambridge Road

CB74SH

Prickwillow Road

CB74XS

Tower Court

CB62XW

Cresswells Lane

CB63BE

St Johns Road

CB63DL

Pilgrims Way

CB74DB

Barton Road

CB74EW

Palace Green

CB74LQ

High Street

CB63BZ

Kingsley Walk

CB63DS

The Chase

CB63QT

Northampton Close

CB63BG

St Johns Road

CB63BP

Hereward Street

CB74BB

Ship Lane

CB74LT

High Street

CB63BX

Cambridgeshire Close

CB63DN

Longfields

CB63DW

Canterbury Avenue

CB74AQ

Fore Hill

CB74AU

Waterside

CB74DS

High Street

CB74BA

Quayside

CB74GS

The Dock

CB74HQ

St Marys Court

CB74UQ

Low Road

CB63BU

Etheldreda Street

CB74AZ

Waterside

CB74BE

Broad Street

CB74GE

Cardinals Terrace

CB74DJ

Angel Drove

CB74EX

St Thomas Place

CB74NA

Butchers Row

CB74UA

Ely Road

CB74YY

Market Street

CB61WD

Cresswells Lane

CB74EQ

Cambridge Road

CB75TH

Stuntney Causeway

CB74DG

Barton Square

CB74NU

Bray's Lane

CB74SJ

Mile End Road

CB63BQ

St John's Road

CB63BT

Churchill Close

CB63WT

Brooke Grove

CB74AA

Fore Hill

CB74HG

Fore Hill

CB74UD

Second Drove

CB79SQ

Ely East

CB74DW

The Gallery

CB74HU

Cambridge Road

CB74JD

The Range

CB74JE

Barton Road

CB74JL

Militia Way

CB79SF

Ely East

CB74UE

Padnal Bank

CB79SH

Ely East

CB79SU

Ely East

CB79ST

Ely East

Data Sources

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