Briars End is in Witchford, Ely and in East Cambridgeshire district. CB6 2GB is located in the Stretham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South East Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Briars End, Witchford, Ely, CB6 2GB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB6 2GA, CB6 2JH, CB6 2XF, CB6 2JP, CB6 2HQ, CB6 2JX, CB6 2HH, CB6 2XB, CB6 2JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB6 2GB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.4% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.6% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.7% | 33.2% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 48.9% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 12.1% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.5% | 46.2% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 37% | 37.9% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 11.7% | 3.9% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 11.1% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 10% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.6% | 20.7% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.7% | 23.9% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 27.9% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| White | 97.5% | 94.1% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.5% | 93.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 1.7% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 92.7% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Briars End was 77.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 109.3% higher than the Haddenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Briars End has the 6th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Haddenham and the 63rd highest crime rate of 244 local areas in East Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 118.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Briars End, Ely, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-08-29 | £257,052 |
| 69 Briars End, Ely, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £259,950 | 2025-07-11 | £273,814 |
| 49 Briars End, Ely, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-11-02 | £289,587 |
| 27 Briars End, Ely, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2023-03-24 | £258,401 |
| 11 Briars End, Ely, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-03-30 | £271,294 |
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Education | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rackham Church of England Primary School Main Street , Witchford CB6 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ely St John's Community Primary School St John's Road , CB6 3BW | 3out of 4 | 3,229 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Thetford CofE Primary School Green Hill , Little Thetford CB6 3HD | 3out of 4 | 4,533 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilburton CofE Primary School Carpond Lane , Wilburton CB6 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 4,702 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern Community Primary School Nene Road , CB6 2WL | 3out of 4 | 4,761 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witchford Village College Manor Road , Witchford CB6 2JA | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ely College Downham Road , CB6 2SH | 3out of 4 | 4,568 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Harbour School Station Road , Wilburton CB6 3RR | - not rated | 4,335 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King's Ely Barton Road , CB7 4DB | - not rated | 4,452 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Active Learning Trust Linc 19 - 25 Downham Road , CB6 1BD | - not rated | 4,562 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Ely Academy Downham Road , CB6 1BD | 3out of 4 | 4,585 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church Hall Witchford | 76 - 78 Main Street, Witchford | 183 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Inn | 80 Main Street, Witchford | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witchford Takeaway | 114A Main Street, Witchford | 477 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rackham Church Of England Primary School MAIN STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 290 yd |
| Witchford Village College MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 611 yd |
| Witchford Playing Field BEDWELL HEY LANE | grass pitches | 793 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.