Fore Hill Ely, East Cambridgeshire
175 addresses across 8 postcodes (CB7), about 60 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 12000501.
98 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £165,000 across 1 sale. 61 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 24, D: 23, E: 11, G: 1). 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in East Cambridgeshire costs £2,485 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Ely, about 740 m away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 260 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 7 to 21 m above sea level. The nearest GP surgery is St Mary's Surgery, about 730 m away. About 1,320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 43% of households owned their home and 53% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 73 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £296,000 | £296,000 | £296,000 |
| 2022 | 14 | £275,000 | £100,000 | £345,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £240,738 | £129,000 | £352,475 |
| 2017 | 2 | £424,000 | £340,000 | £508,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £107,500 | £107,500 | £107,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £243,799 | £243,799 | £243,799 |
| 2013 | 3 | £205,000 | £164,000 | £237,500 |
| 2012 | 3 | £195,000 | £170,000 | £279,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2026 | 43 CB7 4AA | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 45 CB7 4AA | Semi-detached | £290,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 3 CB7 4AA | Other | £462,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 17 CB7 4AA | Other | £870,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Oct 2024 | 7, THE OLD TANNERY WEST, 38 CB7 4HG | Flat or maisonette | £296,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Sep 2024 | 8 CB7 4AF | Other | £3,050,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Nov 2023 | FLAT 3, 16 CB7 4AF | Flat or maisonette | £135,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Aug 2023 | FLAT, 13 CB7 4AA | Other | £385,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Jul 2023 | FLAT 5, 16 CB7 4AF | Flat or maisonette | £180,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Nov 2022 | 2, THE OLD TANNERY WEST, 38 CB7 4HG | Flat or maisonette | £100,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 14 Oct 2022 | 5, THE OLD TANNERY WEST, 38 CB7 4HG | Flat or maisonette | £100,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 9 Sep 2022 | 12, THE OLD TANNERY WEST, 38 CB7 4HG | Flat or maisonette | £100,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 15 Jul 2022 | 8, THE OLD TANNERY WEST, 38 CB7 4HG | Flat or maisonette | £100,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 11 Jul 2022 | 7, THE OLD TANNERY WEST, 38 CB7 4HG | Flat or maisonette | £275,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 23 Jun 2022 | 9, THE OLD TANNERY WEST, 38 CB7 4HG | Flat or maisonette | £245,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 17 Jun 2022 | 13, THE OLD TANNERY WEST, 38 CB7 4HG | Flat or maisonette | £345,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 17 Jun 2022 | 14, THE OLD TANNERY WEST, 38 CB7 4HG | Flat or maisonette | £315,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 17 Jun 2022 | 10, THE OLD TANNERY WEST, 38 CB7 4HG | Flat or maisonette | £275,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 16 Jun 2022 | 4, THE OLD TANNERY WEST, 38 CB7 4HG | Flat or maisonette | £275,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 16 Jun 2022 | 1, THE OLD TANNERY WEST, 38 CB7 4HG | Flat or maisonette | £185,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 14 Jun 2022 | 3, THE OLD TANNERY WEST, 38 CB7 4HG | Flat or maisonette | £320,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 14 Jun 2022 | 6, THE OLD TANNERY WEST, 38 CB7 4HG | Flat or maisonette | £285,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 10 Jun 2022 | 11, THE OLD TANNERY WEST, 38 CB7 4HG | Flat or maisonette | £275,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 12 Apr 2022 | 3 THREE CUPS WALK CB7 4AN | Other | £200,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Nov 2021 | GROUND FLOOR SHOP, 15 CB7 4AA | Other | £96,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 May 2021 | FLAT 2, 16 CB7 4AF | Flat or maisonette | £138,500 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Mar 2021 | 3 CB7 4AA | Other | £21,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Mar 2021 | THE UNDERCROFT, 15 CB7 4AA | Flat or maisonette | £325,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Mar 2021 | FLAT 2, 15 CB7 4AA | Flat or maisonette | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Mar 2021 | FLAT 4, 15 CB7 4AA | Flat or maisonette | £130,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Mar 2021 | FLAT 1, 15 CB7 4AA | Flat or maisonette | £130,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Mar 2021 | FLAT 3, 15 CB7 4AA | Flat or maisonette | £128,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Mar 2021 | FLAT 1-4, 15 CB7 4AA | Other | £2,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Mar 2021 | GROUND FLOOR SHOP, 15 CB7 4AA | Other | £1,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Oct 2020 | FLAT 4, 16 CB7 4AF | Flat or maisonette | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Oct 2020 | FLAT 6, 16 CB7 4AF | Flat or maisonette | £137,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Nov 2019 | 50 CB7 4AQ | Terraced | £385,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2019 | FLAT 1, 16 CB7 4AF | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Jul 2019 | 8 CB7 4AF | Terraced | £288,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Jul 2019 | 8 CB7 4AF | Other | £114,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 Aug 2018 | 48 CB7 4AQ | Terraced | £352,475 | |
| 3 Jul 2018 | 6 CB7 4AF | Other | £23,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Mar 2018 | FLAT 4, 16 CB7 4AF | Flat or maisonette | £129,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Mar 2018 | ALEXANDER HOUSE, 38 CB7 4AF | Other | £2,100,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Jul 2017 | 10 CB7 4AF | Other | £423,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 Jan 2017 | 31 CB7 4AA | Terraced | £508,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2017 | 47 CB7 4AA | Semi-detached | £340,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2016 | 51 CB7 4AA | Terraced | £237,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Feb 2015 | FLAT 2, 16 CB7 4AF | Flat or maisonette | £107,500 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Sep 2014 | 56 CB7 4AQ | Terraced | £243,799 |
Energy performance certificates
61 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 67 m². Most common: Flat (36); House, mid-terrace (13); House, semi-detached (4). Built: before 1900 (23); 2022 (15); 1900-1929 (6). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (21); rented (private) (17); rented (social) (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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (34% of about 1,690 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: 5.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): 44-56 (evens) Forehill, Ely.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 2 Waterside and 58 Fore Hill, grade II
- 4 AND 6, WATERSIDE, grade II
- 41, FORE HILL, grade II
- 6 AND 8, BROAD STREET, grade II
- No. 47, FORE HILL, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Alexander House 38 Forehill Ely Cambridgeshire: up to 20 homes, permissioned (60 m)
- Pound Store, 10, Forehill, ELY, Cambridgeshire CB7 4AF, permissioned (150 m)
- Pound Store, 10, Forehill, ELY, Cambridgeshire CB7 4AF, permissioned (150 m)
- Waitrose Car Park area, Brays Lane, Ely, CB7 4QJ: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (330 m)
- Lisle Lane, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4FA, permissioned (380 m)
- Paradise Leisure Centre, Newnham St, Ely CB7 4PQ: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (480 m)
- Paradise Leisure Centre, Newnham St, Ely CB7 4PQ, not permissioned (480 m)
- The Grange, Nutholt Lane, Ely CB7 4EE: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (490 m)
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 17 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 4AA | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 4 | unlikely |
| CB7 4AF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| CB7 4HG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CB7 4AQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| CB7 4AN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| CB7 4GE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CB7 4SQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| CB7 4QE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 8 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 175 addresses are between 7 m and 21 m above sea level (14 m on average); the ground rises about 13 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB7 4AA | 100% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
| CB7 4AF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CB7 4AN | 100% | 92% | 85% | 0% |
| CB7 4AQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CB7 4GE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CB7 4HG | 100% | 100% | 21% | 0% |
| CB7 4QE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CB7 4SQ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ely 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 740 m |
| Littleport 252,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km | |
| Soham 66,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.1 km | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m, 33 within 800 m; nearest Cardinals Way Ely | 80 m |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m; nearest Forehill Car Park | 100 m |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km; nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 310 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 57.1 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest St Mary's Surgery | 730 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Boots | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Broad Street (Dental Surgery) | 150 m |
| Hospital | Princess Of Wales Hospital | 1.8 km |
| Police station | Ely Police Station | 540 m |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m; nearest Cashpoint® Minster Place Lloyds Bank | 470 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 8 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 260 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 4.6 ha | 390 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,060 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 6.9 ha | 790 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 610 m |
Within 800 m: 8 parks and gardens, 16 hectares in all.
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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
Noise figures are still being loaded.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Meadow Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.2 km | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lantern Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| Ely College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Isle of Ely Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km | No published inspection |
| Ely St John's Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's CB7 4AS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 70 m | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd CB7 4AS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 70 m | 5 Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Argos Ltd CB7 4AS | Retailers - other | 80 m | Exempt | |
| Sushi Gourmet CB7 4AS | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Costa Coffee CB7 4AS | Other catering premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Prosper CB7 4AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Ely Turkish Restaurant CB7 4AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Papa Johns CB7 4AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 4 Good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Drayman's Son CB7 4AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2019 |
| The Malabarikh Atelier CB7 4AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Grand Kerala Seafood And Curry House CB7 4AA | Other catering premises | 100 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Le Spice CB7 4AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Apr 2026 |
| The Royal Standard CB7 4AF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Tamarin Bay Coffee House Ltd CB7 4AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Cup Of Coffee CB7 4AF | Other catering premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fore Hill (26); On or near Ship Lane (7); On or near The Vineyards (6); On or near Quayside (6); On or near Parking Area (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 43% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 46% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 46% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 28% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 53% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 to 9 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
Postcodes on this street
- CB7 4AA: 76 addresses of 77 in the postcode
- CB7 4AF: 59 addresses of 61 in the postcode
- CB7 4HG: 17 addresses of 19 in the postcode
- CB7 4AQ: 9 addresses of 10 in the postcode
- CB7 4AN: 6 addresses of 22 in the postcode
- CB7 4GE: 4 addresses of 6 in the postcode
- CB7 4SQ: 3 addresses of 5 in the postcode
- CB7 4QE: 1 address of 39 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Waterside · Old Brewery Close · Back Lane · Cardinals Way · Cardinals Way · Fore Hill · Three Cups Walk · Hythe Lane · Osier Close · The Vineyards · Bray's Lane · Winfarthing Court
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.