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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

CB74GA

Angel Drove

CB63WS

Brooke Grove

CB63WT

Brooke Grove

CB74ED

Bell Holt

CB74HJ

Cambridge Road

CB63BT

Churchill Close

CB74UN

Main Street

CB74AS

Lisle Lane

CB74SX

Ely West

CB79TA

Ely East

CB63DR

The Chase

CB79SJ

Ely East

CB79SD

Ely East

CB74SN

Phillips' Fen Drove

CB74QF

St Martins Walk

CB74TZ

Ely Road

CB61WD

Cresswells Lane

CB63WB

Beresford Road

CB74DA

Back Hill

CB75FA

Queen Adelaide Way

CB74AD

Lisle Close

CB74BJ

Jubilee Terrace

CB79SE

Ely East

CB74SU

Mildenhall Road

CB74XJ

Old Bank

CB74EE

Ely East

CB63DE

Gateway Gardens

CB74UY

Corner Close

CB74BS

Station Road

CB74NB

High Street Passage

CB79SF

Ely East

CB74GH

Gas Lane

CB74HZ

Barton Road

CB63EU

Briar Grove

CB74GF

Cardinals Way

CB74DX

Barton Road

CB74AZ

Waterside

CB74NT

Market Place

CB74AR

Back Lane

CB63WA

Beresford Road

CB74LU

Market Street

CB79SG

Ely East

CB74QY

Springhead Lane

CB74EJ

Lynn Road

CB74HT

Cambridge Road

CB74QH

Archery Crescent

CB63DN

Longfields

CB63EL

Bedford Close

CB74ZE

Bartholemew's Walk

CB74GB

Cardinals Way

CB74DT

Angel Drove

CB63DX

Mawson Close

CB74DH

The Gallery

CB63EX

Meadow Way

CB74BA

Quayside

CB74BB

Ship Lane

CB74LJ

High Street

CB63DP

Witchford Road

CB74SH

Prickwillow Road

CB63EN

Warwick Drive

CB74WH

High Street Back

CB79SP

Ely East

CB74HX

Cambridge Road

CB63SN

Alexander Chase

CB74NU

Bray's Lane

CB63FQ

Morley Drive

CB63BL

Lansdowne Close

CB74BZ

Back Hill

CB63WY

Darwin Close

CB63QT

Northampton Close

CB74DN

Broad Street

CB74PB

Market Street

CB74JN

Houghton Gardens

CB74SE

Douglas Court

CB74AN

Fore Hill

CB63FY

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Data Sources

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