Sheriffs Gardens Ely, East Cambridgeshire
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (CB6), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 12004260.
5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £125,000 across 1 sale. 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, C: 4). 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 C; 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 2.5 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 880 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 21 to 22 m above sea level. None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Cathedral Medical Centre, about 320 m away. About 750 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £157,500 | £150,000 | £165,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £127,500 | £127,500 | £127,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 2023 | 16 CB6 1QX | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Oct 2022 | 7 CB6 1QX | Semi-detached | £160,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Sep 2021 | 5 CB6 1QX | Semi-detached | £150,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Apr 2021 | 1 CB6 1QX | Semi-detached | £165,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Oct 2018 | 7 CB6 1QX | Semi-detached | £127,500 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); Flat (2). Built: 2014 (4); 2012 onwards (2); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (2); owner-occupied (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 C (24% of about 940 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- 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: 7 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Princess of Wales Hospital, Lynn Road, Ely CB6 1DN, not permissioned (370 m)
- Princess of Wales Hospital, Lynn Road, Ely CB6 1DN: up to 77 homes, not permissioned (370 m)
- 5-8 Simeon Close Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4RU: up to 4 homes, permissioned (510 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, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CB6 1QX | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| CB6 1SD | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 21 m and 22 m above sea level (22 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB6 1QX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CB6 1SD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ely 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km |
| Littleport 252,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km | |
| Soham 66,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.6 km | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m, 17 within 800 m; nearest Lily House Ely | 60 m |
| Car parks | Forehill Car Park | 1.8 km |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km; nearest Newnham Street Car Park | 1.3 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 58.8 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Cathedral Medical Centre | 320 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Wellbeing Pharmacy | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Lynn Road (Dental Surgery) | 320 m |
| Hospital | Princess Of Wales Hospital | 320 m |
| Police station | Ely Police Station | 1.4 km |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® Minster Place Lloyds Bank | 1.6 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 880 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 740 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 5,710 m² | 830 m |
| Allotments | New Barns Avenue Allotments 1.1 ha | 900 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Ely Cathedral: claustral buildings, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km south.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ely Cathedral: claustral buildings | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km south |
| 'Cherry Hill', castle mound | Scheduled monument | 2.0 km south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roswell Pits | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km south-east |
| Redmoor Plantation | Wood | 1.9 km north-east |
| Brick Hill | Hill | 2.8 km north-east |
| Quanea Hill | Hill | 3.5 km south-east |
| The Rookery | Wood | 3.9 km north-west |
| Thorney Hill | Hill | 4.0 km south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 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 | 9 | 9 |
None of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road or rail traffic.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Ely Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 450 m | No published inspection |
| Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 720 m | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Spring Meadow Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 750 m | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lantern Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.0 km | No published inspection |
| Ely College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brainkind CB6 1SD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Princess Of Wales Hospital CB6 1DN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Docky Box Cafe CB6 1DN | Other catering premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Sanctuary Supported Living CB7 4FF | Other catering premises | 290 m | 4 Good | 19 May 2026 |
| Home From Home Childcare CB7 4FD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | Exempt | |
| Taylorshaw @ Isle Of Ely Primary School CB6 2FG | School/college/university | 470 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Premier Wraparound Club At Isle Of Ely Primary School CB6 2FG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Nature Gnomes CB6 2FG | Mobile caterer | 470 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lumley Close (17); On or near Sheriffs Gardens (14); On or near Fitzgerald Close (7); On or near Williams Close (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 39% | 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) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
King Edgar Close · Fitzgerald Close · Canute Crescent · Williams Close · Davison Road · Sloe Gardens · Lumley Close · Mistletoe Lane · Philippa Close · Bishop Laney Drive · Tayberry Close · James Essex Drive
All the streets in CB6 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.