Postcode insights

CB6 1GB

Highfield Drive

Littleport

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Detailed insights for CB6 1GB

Overview

Postcode CB6 1GB is located in a rural town, within the Littleport ward of East Cambridgeshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Littleport area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Littleport is £52,352 per year. The nearest station is Littleport, about 1.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Woodfen Road Green.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Littleport has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,950 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Littleport has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.7%

Approximately 20.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Littleport is £52,352 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CB6 1GB.

Flood risk

No risk

Littleport near CB6 1GB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Littleport located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CB6 1GB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWoodfen Road GreenSmallWalking directions to Woodfen Road Green

Area Profile

Population
581
Population density
5,890.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.19(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.81(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.02(-21%)
Burglary
3.9(+40%)
Vehicle crime
3.9(-11%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
456
78.22%
Other White
65
11.15%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
13
2.23%
Other Asian
11
1.89%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
1.37%
Total population: 583

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
141
35.7%
Level 3 (A level)
76
19.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
61
15.44%
No qualifications
43
10.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
10.38%
Total 16+ residents: 395

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
82
42.49%
Other social rented
36
18.65%
Shared ownership
29
15.03%
Owns outright
20
10.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
9.84%
Total households: 193

Property prices in Littleport

Median price£286,750
Price per sq ft£280
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£241K – £330K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £286,750 (about £280 per square foot) in Littleport area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 up to £545,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Littleport over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£350,000£285
Semi-Detached33£275,000£290
Terraced24£240,000£277
Flats1£96,000£212

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Littleport

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Littleport.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£254,500£86,000£199,000£210,000
2017£270,000£117,500£215,000£185,000
2018£300,000£117,500£230,000£190,000
2019£293,750£119,995£216,775£230,050
2020£340,000£117,750£237,500£213,500
2021£325,500£123,750£236,000£233,750
2022£335,000£142,475£260,000£254,000
2023£355,000£175,475£290,000£235,000
2024£342,500£116,750£275,750£252,500
2025£350,000£155,000£275,250£245,000
2026£303,750£96,000£265,000£247,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Littleport.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Littleport.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229£186£209£216
2017£219£234£235£232
2018£226£222£235£251
2019£239£201£231£246
2020£240£214£237£244
2021£259£322£254£244
2022£288£256£283£277
2023£305£271£298£278
2024£303£194£290£278
2025£290£171£293£277
2026£217£212£271£278
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Littleport.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Littleport in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB6 1GB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB6 1GB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 202611, Jersey Way, Ely, CB6 1GFTerracedFreehold£110,373
31 Mar 202615, The Furrow, Ely, CB6 1GLTerracedFreehold£315,000
24 Sept 20251, The Furrow, Ely, CB6 1GLTerracedFreehold£277,000
10 Jul 20255, The Barns, Ely, CB6 1GGTerracedFreehold£235,000
22 Jul 202526, Dexter Lane, Ely, CB6 1GESemi-DetachedFreehold£299,995

Schools

In the CB6 1GB postcode area, located within Littleport, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CB6 1GB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryMillfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLittleport Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableHighfield Littleport AcademyAcademy special sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB6 1GB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CB6 1GB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miLittleport Store24 Main Street, Ely, CB6 1PJWalking directions to Littleport Store
0.5 miThe Co-operative Food30 Main Street, Ely, CB6 1PJWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miRima's ShopMain Street, East Cambridgeshire, CB6 1PJWalking directions to Rima's Shop
0.5 miOne Stop1-3 Wisbech Road, Ely, CB6 1PRWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for East Cambridgeshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,583
Band B£1,847
Band C£2,110
Band D£2,374
Band E£2,902
Band F£3,429
Band G£3,957
Band H£4,748

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CB6 1GB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christine Ambrose Smith

Littleport - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

David Joseph Miller

Littleport - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Martin Goodearl

Littleport - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Charlotte Cane

Ely and East Cambridgeshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

DistrictEast CambridgeshireE07000009
Parliamentary ConstituencyEly and East CambridgeshireE14001224
WardLittleportE05011568
ParishLittleportE04001636
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LittleportE02003732
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Cambridgeshire 001GE01035532
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced2005-09-01

Frequently asked questions about CB6 1GB

Is CB6 1GB (Littleport) safe?

The area around CB6 1GB records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CB6 1GB?

The median sale price around CB6 1GB in Littleport is £286,750 (about £280 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CB6 1GB?

There are 4 schools close to CB6 1GB, including Millfield Primary School (Good), Littleport Community Primary School (Good) and Highfield Littleport Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CB6 1GB?

CB6 1GB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,950 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CB6 1GB (Littleport) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ely and East Cambridgeshire covering CB6 1GB is Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Christine Ambrose Smith (Conservative and Unionist Party), David Joseph Miller (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Martin Goodearl (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.