Steeple Row Ely, East Cambridgeshire
3 addresses across 3 postcodes (CB7), about 90 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 12003191.
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 77% to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Ely, about 930 m away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Palace Green, is about 50 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. The nearest GP surgery is St Mary's Surgery, about 350 m away. About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 19% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 328 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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: 4.
- 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
- Nos. 16 and 18 High Street (including Steeple Gate), grade II*
- 12-14, High Street, grade II
- 2, HIGH STREET, grade II
- Nos. 20, 22, 24 and 24A High Street, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- The Grange, Nutholt Lane, Ely CB7 4EE: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (180 m)
- The Grange, Nutholt Lane, Ely CB7 4EE, not permissioned (180 m)
- Police/ Abulance Station, Nutholt Lane, Ely, CB7 4PL: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (270 m)
- Pound Store, 10, Forehill, ELY, Cambridgeshire CB7 4AF, permissioned (280 m)
- Pound Store, 10, Forehill, ELY, Cambridgeshire CB7 4AF, permissioned (280 m)
- Waitrose Car Park area, Brays Lane, Ely, CB7 4QJ: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- Alexander House 38 Forehill Ely Cambridgeshire: up to 20 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- Paradise Leisure Centre, Newnham St, Ely CB7 4PQ: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (400 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 12 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 4EL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CB7 4JU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| CB7 4LB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 9 | unlikely |
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB7 4EL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CB7 4JU | 100% | 80% | 80% | 0% |
| CB7 4LB | 100% | 77% | 77% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ely 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 930 m |
| Littleport 252,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km | |
| Soham 66,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.5 km | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m, 38 within 800 m; nearest Market Street Ely | 110 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m; nearest Forehill Car Park | 360 m |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km; nearest Barton Road Car Park | 360 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 57.3 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest St Mary's Surgery | 350 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Boots | 170 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Chequer Hall Dental Practice | 80 m |
| Hospital | Princess Of Wales Hospital | 1.8 km |
| Police station | Ely Police Station | 250 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m; nearest Cashpoint® Minster Place Lloyds Bank | 40 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m; nearest Palace Green 4,150 m² | 50 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 2.9 ha | 290 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,100 m² | 430 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 6.2 ha | 860 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 570 m |
Within 800 m: 7 parks and gardens, 9.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ely College | Secondary | 11–18 | 900 m | No published inspection |
| Lantern Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m | No published inspection |
| Ely St John's Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 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 |
| Spring Meadow Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.3 km | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Isle of Ely Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km | No published inspection |
| Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Street Cafe CB7 4LB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Tonys CB7 4LJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 4 Good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Caffe Nero CB7 4LJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| The Minster Tavern CB7 4EL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Lamb Hotel CB7 4EJ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 60 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2026 |
| King's Ely Sixth Form CB7 4EW | School/college/university | 70 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Gail's Ely CB7 4LA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Millennium Pizza CB7 4LN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 4 Good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Hadi's CB7 4EG | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Limora CB7 4LN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 4 Good | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Wildwood CB7 4LQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Spar CB7 4LQ | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Tom's Cakes CB7 4LQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 4 Good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Marmalade & Jam CB7 4LQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2024 |
| The Ladz Ely CB7 4LQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 110 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 104 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 |
| Shoplifting | 26 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Theft from the person | 9 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (122); On or near Market Street (64); 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 | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 19% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 61% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 46% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 24% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 8% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 84% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 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
- CB7 4EL: 1 address of 6 in the postcode
- CB7 4JU: 1 address of 42 in the postcode
- CB7 4LB: 1 address of 18 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Minster Place · Chequer Lane · High Street · Chantry Lane · Lynn Road · Chantry Lane · Palace Green · High Street Back · High Street Passage · Butchers Row · Market Street · Firmary Lane
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.