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South Ely

England / East of England / East Cambridgeshire / South Ely

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 97 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
97
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

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

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 125 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in South Ely area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £850,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached40£492,500
Flats19£210,000
Semi-Detached27£345,000
Terraced39£300,000

10 years price trend in South Ely

All postcodes in South Ely

CB74NT

Bray's Lane

CB74SR

Mildenhall Road

CB74TY

Clayway Drove

CB74UL

Kingdon Avenue

CB75NA

Cresswells Lane

CB62HL

Ely Road

CB74EL

Minster Place

CB63BN

Hamilton Road

CB63DR

The Chase

CB63EJ

Bedford Close

CB63WD

Beresford Road

CB63WY

Beresford Road

CB74GF

Broad Street

CB74HL

Cambridge Road

CB74SH

Low Road

CB74XS

Cambridge Road

CB62XW

Cresswells Lane

CB63QT

Northampton Close

CB63BE

St John's Road

CB63BZ

Beresford Road

CB63DL

Pilgrims Way

CB63DS

The Chase

CB74DB

Barton Road

CB74EW

Church Lane

CB74LQ

High Street

CB74DS

High Street

CB74EA

Angel Drove

CB63BG

St John's Road

CB63BP

Hereward Street

CB63BX

Cambridgeshire Close

CB63DN

Longfields

CB63DW

Canterbury Avenue

CB74AQ

Broad Street

CB74AU

Ship Lane

CB74BB

Broad Street

CB74LT

High Street

CB63BU

Etheldreda Street

CB74AZ

Waterside

CB74BA

Quayside

CB74BE

Broad Street

CB74GE

Broad Street

CB74GS

Angel Drove

CB74HQ

St Mary's Street

CB74UQ

Branch Bank

CB74DG

Barton Square

CB74DJ

Angel Drove

CB74UA

South Ely

CB74YY

Market Street

CB74EX

Angel Drove

CB79SY

South Ely

CB74LY

South Ely

CB74NA

Butcher's Row

CB74NU

Bray's Lane

CB74SJ

South Ely

CB61WD

Cresswells Lane

CB75TH

Quanea Drove

CB79SQ

South Ely

CB63BQ

St John's Road

CB63BT

Churchill Close

CB63WT

Beresford Road

CB74AA

Fore Hill

CB74EQ

Cambridge Road

CB74HG

Broad Street

CB74UD

Second Drove

CB74DW

The Gallery

CB79SF

South Ely

CB79SH

South Ely

CB79SU

South Ely

CB74HU

Cambridge Road

CB74JD

Silver Street

CB74JE

Barton Road

CB74JL

Militia Way

CB74UE

Branch Bank
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.