The Close Sutton, East Cambridgeshire
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (CB6), about 40 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 12001184.
- 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 C; Band D in East Cambridgeshire costs £2,485 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ely, about 10.0 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 12 to 21 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Priors Field Surgery, about 280 m away.
- People: About 680 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 38 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 C (25% of about 920 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Sutton (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
- 121-123 High Street Sutton Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2NR: up to 9 homes, permissioned (590 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, 2 at medium risk and 0 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 2NN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CB6 2NL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 12 m and 21 m above sea level (18 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB6 2NL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CB6 2NN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ely 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 10.0 km |
| Manea 30,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.8 km | |
| Waterbeach 372,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.9 km | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m, 7 within 800 m; nearest The Brook Sutton | 100 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 920 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 56.5 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Priors Field Surgery | 280 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Sutton Pharmacy | 280 m |
| NHS dentists | Church Street Dental Practice | 8.4 km |
| Hospital | Princess Of Wales Hospital | 10.9 km |
| Police station | Chatteris Police Station | 8.6 km |
| Cash machines | BR Spar Haddenham, Haddenham Cashzone | 3.9 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 370 m² | 300 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 570 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 320 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 5,020 m² | 490 m |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 0.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Andrew, a listed building (Grade I), 490 m north-east. 15 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Andrew | Listed building, Grade I | 490 m north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stanker's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 840 m east |
| Great Spinney | Wood | 1.0 km west |
| Gault Hole | Wetland | 2.0 km north-west |
| North Hill | Hill | 2.6 km south |
| Widden's Hill | Hill | 2.6 km north |
| Burnt Hill | Hill | 4.1 km east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 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 | 2 | 3 |
1 of the street's 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton CofE VC Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 310 m | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Rise CB6 2NL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Joy Bistro CB6 2NL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Tiddley Tots Day Care CB6 2RA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 60 m | 5 Very good | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Nellies Community Cafe CB6 2PS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Premier Education CB6 2QQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Sutton Time Bank Coffee Mornings CB6 2RB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 1 Nov 2022 |
| One Stop CB6 2RB | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2023 |
| Spice CB6 2RB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 4 Good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Paintbox Pre-School CB6 2QQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Sutton & District Conservative Club CB6 2NW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 20 Dec 2021 |
| The Chequers CB6 2NW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Sutton CE (VC) Primary School CB6 2PU | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Saffron Piece (21); On or near Nunns Way (5); On or near The Close (4); On or near Cromwell Road (2); On or near Pound Lane (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 31% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 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
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
High Street · Red Lion Lane · The Row · Steward's Close · Nunns Way · The Southerns · Mostyn Close · Foxes Hollow · Norwich Court · Cromwell Road · Saffron Piece · Steward's Lane
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.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.