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About

South Ely is a residential area located on the southern edge of the city of Ely in East Cambridgeshire. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It is well-connected to Ely’s city centre, which is just a short walk or drive away, providing access to shops, schools, and leisure facilities. The nearby River Great Ouse offers walking and cycling routes along its banks.

The area has a quiet, suburban feel, with local amenities including a supermarket, primary school, and several parks. South Ely is bordered by open countryside, providing easy access to rural walks and nature spots. Public transport links include regular bus services to Ely station, which offers direct trains to Cambridge and London. The area is popular with families and commuters due to its balance of convenience and quieter surroundings.

Area overview

On average South Ely has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in South Ely is £55,800 per year. There are 2 schools in South Ely: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
12.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Ely Population
8,613
Population density
176.7 per km²

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

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 124 recent sales, the median property price is £347,500 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
Detached43£475,000
Flats19£210,000
Semi-Detached24£342,500
Terraced38£311,750

10 years median price trend in South Ely

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.