East Cambridgeshire
17 addresses across 1 postcode (CB7), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 12003155.
7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 3). No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Ely, about 810 m away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 330 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 8 to 11 m above sea level. 1 of its 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is St Mary's Surgery, about 790 m away. About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 64% of households owned their home and 56% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 99 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 55 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (5); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1996-2002 (6); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (2).
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 (33% of about 850 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: none.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Alexander House 38 Forehill Ely Cambridgeshire: up to 20 homes, permissioned (120 m)
- Pound Store, 10, Forehill, ELY, Cambridgeshire CB7 4AF, permissioned (200 m)
- Pound Store, 10, Forehill, ELY, Cambridgeshire CB7 4AF, permissioned (200 m)
- Waitrose Car Park area, Brays Lane, Ely, CB7 4QJ: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (290 m)
- Lisle Lane, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4FA, permissioned (300 m)
- Paradise Leisure Centre, Newnham St, Ely CB7 4PQ: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (450 m)
- Paradise Leisure Centre, Newnham St, Ely CB7 4PQ, not permissioned (450 m)
- Swimming Pool Newnham Street Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4PQ: up to 13 homes, permissioned (480 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 8 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 8 m and 11 m above sea level (10 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB7 4QE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ely 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 810 m |
| Littleport 252,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.8 km | |
| Soham 66,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.2 km | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m, 32 within 800 m; nearest Cardinals Way Ely | 160 m |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m; nearest Forehill Car Park | 180 m |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km; nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 270 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 57.2 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest St Mary's Surgery | 790 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Boots | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Broad Street (Dental Surgery) | 230 m |
| Hospital | Princess Of Wales Hospital | 1.7 km |
| Police station | Ely Police Station | 540 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m; nearest Cashpoint® Minster Place Lloyds Bank | 510 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 8 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 330 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 4.6 ha | 330 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,060 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 5,710 m² | 820 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 560 m |
Within 800 m: 8 parks and gardens, 16 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wall to the Garden of the the Almonry and Painted Chamber, a listed building (Grade I), 260 m west. 182 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 22 of them Grade I and 7 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wall to the Garden of the the Almonry and Painted Chamber | Listed building, Grade I | 260 m west |
| Almonry, Sacrists Hall, Gate and Goldsmiths Tower the Almonry | Listed building, Grade I | 280 m west |
| The Chapel of the Infirmary (Deanery) | Listed building, Grade I | 320 m west |
| Almonry, Sacrists Hall, Gate and Goldsmiths Tower the Sacristy Gate and Goldsmith's Tower | Listed building, Grade I | 330 m west |
| Ely Cathedral: claustral buildings | Scheduled monument | 420 m west |
| 'Cherry Hill', castle mound | Scheduled monument | 500 m south-west |
| Hospital of St John the Baptist and St Mary Magdalene, St John's Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roswell Pits | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km north-east |
| Quanea Hill | Hill | 2.8 km east |
| Thorney Hill | Hill | 3.3 km east |
| The Rookery | Wood | 3.3 km south-east |
| Redmoor Plantation | Wood | 3.3 km north-east |
| Brick Hill | Hill | 4.2 km north-east |
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
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 17 |
1 of the street's 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Meadow Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.1 km | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km | Good (Apr 2023, 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 |
| Isle of Ely Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km | No published inspection |
| Ely St John's Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argos Ltd CB7 4AS | Retailers - other | 20 m | Exempt | |
| Sushi Gourmet CB7 4AS | Retailers - other | 20 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Costa Coffee CB7 4AS | Other catering premises | 20 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Sainsbury's CB7 4AS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 20 m | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd CB7 4AS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 20 m | 5 Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Ely Turkish Restaurant CB7 4AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Papa Johns CB7 4AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 4 Good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Drayman's Son CB7 4AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2019 |
| The Malabarikh Atelier CB7 4AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Grand Kerala Seafood And Curry House CB7 4AA | Other catering premises | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Le Spice CB7 4AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Apr 2026 |
| The Royal Standard CB7 4AF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Tamarin Bay Coffee House Ltd CB7 4AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Cup Of Coffee CB7 4AF | Other catering premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Prosper CB7 4AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (33); On or near Fore Hill (26); On or near Lisle Lane (10); On or near The Vineyards (6); On or near Osier Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 64% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 34% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 34% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 9% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 35% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 56% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
- Food hygiene ratings Eel & Apple (retailers - other, CB7 4NB) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- CB7 4QE: 17 addresses of 39 in the postcode
Nearby streets
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.