Postcode CB7 4EL is located in an urban city, within the Ely West ward of East Cambridgeshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the South Ely area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 208.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in South Ely is £63,068 per year. The nearest station is Ely located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Cherry Hill.
South Ely has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,027 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
South Ely has a very high crime rate, with approximately 208.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Ely is £63,068 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CB7 4EL.
South Ely near CB7 4EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ely located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Ely | N/A | Walking directions to Ely |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cherry Hill | Medium | Walking directions to Cherry Hill |
| 0.4 mi | Jubilee Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Jubilee Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Lavender Green | Small | Walking directions to Lavender Green |
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £375,500 in Ely West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,460,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £152,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £386,250 |
| Terraced | 36 | £308,830 |
10 year median price trend in Ely West
In the CB7 4EL postcode area, located within South Ely, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB7 4EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Little Europe Mini Market | High Street, Ely, CB7 4LB | Walking directions to Little Europe Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 19 High Street, Ely, CB7 4LQ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Labas | Newnham Street, Ely, CB7 4PE | Walking directions to Labas |
| 0.2 mi | Ely Food centre | 20-22 Market Place, Ely, CB7 4NT | Walking directions to Ely Food centre |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 64 St Mary's Street, Ely, CB7 4EY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for East Cambridgeshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.