Postcode insights

CB6 1TL

Wilford Drive

Ely East

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Detailed insights for CB6 1TL

Overview

Postcode CB6 1TL is located in an urban city, within the Ely East ward of East Cambridgeshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the North Ely area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Ely is £65,769 per year. The nearest station is Ely, about 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

North Ely has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,483 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

North Ely has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.3%

Approximately 16.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in North Ely is £65,769 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Ely located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
6,840.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.86(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.12(-67%)
Other theft
2.12(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.12(-82%)
Vehicle crime
2.12(-52%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
250
82.78%
Other White
26
8.61%
Other Black
7
2.32%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.32%
Irish
4
1.32%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
28.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
16.74%
Level 3 (A level)
38
16.31%
No qualifications
34
14.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.45%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
38
30.89%
Owns with a mortgage
38
30.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
19.51%
Other social rented
16
13.01%
Social rents from council
4
3.25%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Ely East

Median price£302,000
Price per sq ft£396
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£263K – £366K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £302,000 (about £396 per square foot) in Ely East area, with individual transactions ranging from £164,200 up to £670,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ely East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£425,000£440
Terraced38£301,000£393
Semi-Detached10£295,000£394
Flats6£240,000£387

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ely East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ely East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£374,000£194,975£221,500£240,000
2017£350,000£190,000£273,500£247,000
2018£340,000£249,950£250,000£245,000
2019£414,250£227,450£286,600£240,000
2020£345,000£185,000£251,500£285,000
2021£410,000£190,000£273,750£274,500
2022£466,000£275,000£310,000£280,000
2023£395,000£207,000£325,000£322,500
2024£436,000£249,500£333,500£280,000
2025£400,000£240,000£310,000£302,000
2026£335,000£228,000£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ely East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ely East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£338£323£313£316
2017£350£339£314£316
2018£350£394£296£300
2019£336£355£342£331
2020£339£360£350£365
2021£358£327£351£332
2022£434£421£379£361
2023£405£356£395£432
2024£400£362£412£403
2025£397£377£395£393
2026£510£351£389
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ely East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ely East in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB6 1TL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 202521, Felton Way, Ely, CB6 1EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
03 Mar 202523, Felton Way, Ely, CB6 1EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
19 Feb 202511, Goodwin Grove, Ely, CB6 1TDDetachedFreehold£418,000
20 Feb 202642, Carey Close, Ely, CB7 4QXSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
18 Aug 20257, Carey Close, Ely, CB7 4QXFlatsLeasehold£225,000

Schools

In the CB6 1TL postcode area, located within North Ely, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CB6 1TL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySpring Meadow Infant SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.1 miPrimaryEly St Mary's CofE Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryIsle of Ely Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB6 1TL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CB6 1TL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miNew Barns Convenience StoreNew Barns Road, East Cambridgeshire, CB7 4PWWalking directions to New Barns Convenience Store

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 1TL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kathrin Julia Holtzmann

Ely East - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Mary Helen Wade

Ely East - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Charlotte Cane

Ely and East Cambridgeshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

DistrictEast CambridgeshireE07000009
Parliamentary ConstituencyEly and East CambridgeshireE14001224
WardEly EastE05011563
ParishElyE04012829
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North ElyE02003734
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Cambridgeshire 003GE01033430
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about CB6 1TL

Is CB6 1TL (North Ely) safe?

The area around CB6 1TL records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near CB6 1TL?

The median sale price around CB6 1TL in North Ely is £302,000 (about £396 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CB6 1TL?

There are 6 schools close to CB6 1TL, including Spring Meadow Infant School (Requires improvement), Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School (Good) and Isle of Ely Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CB6 1TL?

CB6 1TL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,483 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CB6 1TL (North Ely) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ely and East Cambridgeshire covering CB6 1TL is Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Kathrin Julia Holtzmann (Liberal Democrats) and Mary Helen Wade (Liberal Democrats).

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.