Chantry Lane Ely, East Cambridgeshire
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (CB7), about 50 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 12000667.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2008 the median was £243,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in East Cambridgeshire costs £2,485 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 33% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ely, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Palace Green, is about 40 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 21 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Mary's Surgery, about 250 m away.
- People: About 210 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 42% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 301 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | £243,000 | £243,000 | £243,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2008 | THE COACH HOUSE, 4 CB7 4JH | Detached | £243,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2004 | THE COACH HOUSE, 4 CB7 4JH | Detached | £225,000 |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 120 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in East Cambridgeshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,485 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,657 | £1,933 | £2,209 | £2,485 | £3,037 | £3,590 | £4,142 | £4,970 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (36% of about 840 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Ely (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 8.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 3 Palace Green, grade II*
- THE CHANTRY, grade II*
- 13, ST MARY'S STREET, grade II
- 15, ST MARY'S STREET, grade II
- 17, ST MARY'S STREET, grade II
- 19-23, ST MARYS STREET, grade II
- WALL AND GATES TO THE CHANTRY, grade II
- WALLS AND RAILINGS TO NUMBER 3, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- The Grange, Nutholt Lane, Ely CB7 4EE: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (220 m)
- The Grange, Nutholt Lane, Ely CB7 4EE, not permissioned (220 m)
- Police/ Abulance Station, Nutholt Lane, Ely, CB7 4PL: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (300 m)
- Land At Barton Road Car Park Barton Road Ely Cambridgeshire, permissioned (370 m)
- Balagowan 34 Downham Road Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1BL: up to 1 home, pending decision (370 m)
- Pound Store, 10, Forehill, ELY, Cambridgeshire CB7 4AF, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Pound Store, 10, Forehill, ELY, Cambridgeshire CB7 4AF, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Waitrose Car Park area, Brays Lane, Ely, CB7 4QJ: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CB7 4JH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| CB7 4ER | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 21 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB7 4ER | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CB7 4JH | 100% | 33% | 33% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ely 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Littleport 252,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Soham 66,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.6 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest W Fen Road Ely | 70 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Forehill Car Park | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barton Road Car Park | 310 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 57.3 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Mary's Surgery | 250 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Mary's Pharmacy | 190 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 60 m |
| Hospital | Princess Of Wales Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Ely Police Station | 280 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® Minster Place Lloyds Bank | 80 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Palace Green 4,150 m² | 40 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.9 ha | 320 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 800 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 6.2 ha | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Upherds Lane Allotments 5,190 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 9.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Chantry, a listed building (Grade II*), 10 m. 191 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 25 of them Grade I and 7 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Chantry | Listed building, Grade II* | 10 m |
| 3 Palace Green | Listed building, Grade II* | 50 m |
| Bishop's Palace Bishop's Palace (The Palace School) | Listed building, Grade I | 100 m south |
| Cathedral of the Holy Trinity | Listed building, Grade I | 120 m south-east |
| Ely Cathedral: claustral buildings | Scheduled monument | 200 m south-east |
| 'Cherry Hill', castle mound | Scheduled monument | 460 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Hospital of St John the Baptist and St Mary Magdalene, St John's Farm | Scheduled monument | 520 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roswell Pits | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Quanea Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) east |
| Redmoor Plantation | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-east |
| The Rookery | Wood | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south-east |
| Thorney Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) east |
| Brick Hill | Hill | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 4 | 4 |
None of the street's 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for East Cambridgeshire: see them on the East Cambridgeshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ely College | Secondary | 11–18 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lantern Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ely St John's Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Isle of Ely Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Spring Meadow Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Fire Engine House CB7 4ER | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Ely Post Office CB7 4ER | Retailers - other | 40 m | Exempt | |
| King's Ely Sixth Form CB7 4EW | School/college/university | 50 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| The Minster Tavern CB7 4EL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Eat Thai Restaurant CB7 4ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 4 Good | 3 Nov 2025 |
| The Kings Arms CB7 4ES | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Steves Shack CB7 4ES | Retailers - other | 70 m | Exempt | |
| The Bake Shop - General Store CB7 4ES | Retailers - other | 90 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Hadi's CB7 4EG | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Lamb Hotel CB7 4EJ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 100 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Vera James House CB6 1TA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 4 Good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| LuvEly Social Club CB7 4EG | Other catering premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| St Mary's Sweet Shop CB7 4EG | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 4 Oct 2024 |
| The Prospects Trust Unwrapped CB7 4EG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2024 |
| The Rural Plate Project Community Pantry CB7 4EG | Mobile caterer | 110 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 100 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (122); On or near St Mary'S Street (37); On or near Steeple Row (36); On or near Chantry Lane (30); On or near High Street (25).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 42% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 38% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 27% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 46% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 22% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Eel & Apple (retailers - other, CB7 4NB) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Co-op (retailers - other, CB7 4EY) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 19 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Lamb Hotel (hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house, CB7 4EJ) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 14 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Chantry Lane · Palace Green · St Mary's Street · Minster Place · Lynn Road · Steeple Row · Church Lane · St Marys Street · Chapel Street · Chequer Lane · The Gallery · High Street
All the streets in CB7 and across East Cambridgeshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.