The Gallery Ely, East Cambridgeshire
18 addresses across 2 postcodes (CB7), about 290 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 12000580.
2 homes have an energy certificate (F: 2). 1 address on its postcodes is 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 64% of premises. The nearest railway station is Ely, about 800 m away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Palace Green, is about 100 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 18 to 21 m above sea level. None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is St Mary's Surgery, about 280 m away. About 210 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 42% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 163 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
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 98 m². Most common: Flat (1); House, detached (1). Built: Pre-1900 (1); before 1900 (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 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: 16.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 2 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- BARN AND STOREHOUSE OF THE MONASTERY, grade I
- ELY PORTA, grade I
- Guest Quarters of the Monastery, grade I
- Stables to Bishop's Palace, grade I
- The Queen's Hall (Headmaster's House), grade I
- WALLS TO THE GUEST QUARTERS OF THE MONASTERY AND ELY PORTA, grade I
- 3 Palace Green, grade II*
- 2, THE GALLERY, grade II
- 3, THE GALLERY, grade II
- 4 and 5, The Gallery, grade II
- 6, The Gallery, grade II
- 7 and 8, The Gallery, grade II
- WALL AND GATES TO THE CHANTRY, grade II
- Wall to the garden of the Bishop's residence, grade II
- WALLS AND RAILINGS TO NUMBER 3, grade II
- WALLS TO THE GARDENS OF THE PRIOR'S HOUSE AND GUEST HALL, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Land At Barton Road Car Park Barton Road Ely Cambridgeshire, permissioned (270 m)
- Pound Store, 10, Forehill, ELY, Cambridgeshire CB7 4AF, permissioned (320 m)
- Pound Store, 10, Forehill, ELY, Cambridgeshire CB7 4AF, permissioned (320 m)
- The Grange, Nutholt Lane, Ely CB7 4EE: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- The Grange, Nutholt Lane, Ely CB7 4EE, not permissioned (350 m)
- Alexander House 38 Forehill Ely Cambridgeshire: up to 20 homes, permissioned (400 m)
- Police/ Abulance Station, Nutholt Lane, Ely, CB7 4PL: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (440 m)
- Waitrose Car Park area, Brays Lane, Ely, CB7 4QJ: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (490 m)
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 7 August 2026: BT, New service connection, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 6 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 4DH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
| CB7 4DL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 18 m and 21 m above sea level (19 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB7 4DH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| CB7 4DL | 91% | 64% | 64% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ely 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 800 m |
| Littleport 252,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.1 km | |
| Soham 66,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.4 km | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m, 37 within 800 m; nearest King's School Ely | 190 m |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m; nearest Forehill Car Park | 360 m |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km; nearest Barton Road Car Park | 220 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 | 280 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest St Mary's Pharmacy | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Chequer Hall Dental Practice | 240 m |
| Hospital | Princess Of Wales Hospital | 1.9 km |
| Police station | Ely Police Station | 420 m |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m; nearest Cashpoint® Minster Place Lloyds Bank | 180 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m; nearest Palace Green 4,150 m² | 100 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 2.9 ha | 130 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,100 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 6.2 ha | 690 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest Upherds Lane Allotments 5,190 m² | 700 m |
Within 800 m: 6 parks and gardens, 7.8 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
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 18 | 18 |
None of the street's 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road or rail traffic.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ely College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.0 km | No published inspection |
| Lantern Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| Ely St John's Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 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 | 1.4 km | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Isle of Ely Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km | No published inspection |
| Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Ely CB7 4DL | School/college/university | 120 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| The Fountain CB7 4JF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 4 Good | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Ely Masonic Hall CB7 4JF | Other catering premises | 150 m | Exempt | |
| The Prince Albert CB7 4JF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 4 Good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| King's Ely Sixth Form CB7 4EW | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| The Minster Tavern CB7 4EL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Street Cafe CB7 4LB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Gail's Ely CB7 4LA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Ely Post Office CB7 4ER | Retailers - other | 200 m | Exempt | |
| The Old Fire Engine House CB7 4ER | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Tonys CB7 4LJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 4 Good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Caffe Nero CB7 4LJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Lamb Hotel CB7 4EJ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 220 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Julia's Tea Rooms CB7 4JU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Victoria's Cheese CB7 4JU | Other catering premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near St Mary'S Street (37); On or near Steeple Row (36); On or near Chantry Lane (30); On or near High Street (25); On or near Minster Place (18).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 42% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 38% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 27% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 46% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 22% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 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
Nearby streets
Church Lane · Firmary Lane · Palace Green · Chantry Lane · Steeple Row · Barton Mews · Minster Place · Silver Street · Chantry Lane · Barton Mews · Silver Street · High Street
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.