Postcode insights

CB6 2GN

Peacock Chase

Sutton

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Detailed insights for CB6 2GN

Overview

Postcode CB6 2GN is located in a rural town, within the Sutton ward of East Cambridgeshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Little Downham & Sutton area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Little Downham & Sutton is £61,262 per year. The nearest station is Ely, about 6.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
26.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Little Downham & Sutton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,399 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Little Downham & Sutton has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.9%

Approximately 26.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Little Downham & Sutton is £61,262 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 164 ft away from CB6 2GN.

Flood risk

No risk

Little Downham & Sutton near CB6 2GN 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 6.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
457
Population density
931.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.32(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.93(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.44(+17%)
Other theft
3.97(-27%)
Public order
2.98(-42%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
416
91.23%
Other White
12
2.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
1.54%
African
6
1.32%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
1.32%
Total population: 456

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
80
23.88%
Level 4+ (Degree)
71
21.19%
No qualifications
58
17.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
16.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
13.13%
Total 16+ residents: 335

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
69
37.1%
Owns outright
42
22.58%
Other social rented
42
22.58%
Shared ownership
12
6.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
4.84%
Total households: 186

Property prices in Sutton

Median price£327,000
Price per sq ft£307
Sales (last 12 months)55
Typical range (middle 50%)£249K – £477K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £327,000 (about £307 per square foot) in Sutton area, with individual transactions ranging from £167,500 up to £900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sutton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£390,000£305
Semi-Detached15£245,000£303
Terraced5£226,000£328
Flats1£167,500£278

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sutton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£274,000£232,500£177,475
2017£295,000£145,000£232,475£206,000
2018£321,000£70,000£240,000£190,000
2019£315,000£157,500£255,000£205,975
2020£340,000£66,500£252,500£186,750
2021£385,000£149,000£265,000£250,000
2022£445,000£169,000£270,000£240,000
2023£361,225£70,000£260,000£237,500
2024£420,000£297,498£235,000
2025£385,000£167,500£275,000£239,000
2026£340,000£221,875£299,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£251£223£226
2017£262£182£238£252
2018£255£145£245£232
2019£271£161£231£265
2020£284£134£283£230
2021£279£185£281£271
2022£306£280£284£280
2023£311£181£311£304
2024£312£304£266
2025£314£278£300£313
2026£298£308£335
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB6 2GN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB6 2GN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 202513, Peacock Chase, Ely, CB6 2GNDetachedFreehold£395,000
28 Mar 20251, Peacock Chase, Ely, CB6 2GNDetachedFreehold£400,000
21 Jul 202522, Stimpson Street, Ely, CB6 2GLSemi-DetachedFreehold£299,995
30 Jun 202539, Stimpson Street, Ely, CB6 2GLDetachedFreehold£335,000
21 Mar 202533, Stimpson Street, Ely, CB6 2GLDetachedFreehold£370,000

Schools

In the CB6 2GN postcode area, located within Little Downham & Sutton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CB6 2GN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySutton CofE VC Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryMepal and Witcham Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB6 2GN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CB6 2GN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miOne StopChurch Lane, East Cambridgeshire, CB6 2RBWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 miCo-op FoodTramar Drive, East Cambridgeshire, CB6 2QPWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 2GN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lorna Helen Dupre

Sutton - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Mark Inskip

Sutton - 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
WardSuttonE05011572
ParishSuttonE04012832
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Little Downham & SuttonE02003733
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Cambridgeshire 002EE01018056
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced2020-08-01

Frequently asked questions about CB6 2GN

Is CB6 2GN (Little Downham & Sutton) safe?

The area around CB6 2GN records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CB6 2GN?

The median sale price around CB6 2GN in Little Downham & Sutton is £327,000 (about £307 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CB6 2GN?

There are 2 schools close to CB6 2GN, including Sutton CofE VC Primary School (Good) and Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CB6 2GN?

CB6 2GN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,399 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CB6 2GN (Little Downham & Sutton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ely and East Cambridgeshire covering CB6 2GN is Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Lorna Helen Dupre (Liberal Democrats) and Mark Inskip (Liberal Democrats).

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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.