Nunns Way is in Sutton, Ely and in East Cambridgeshire district. CB6 2PH is located in the Sutton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2008-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nunns Way, Sutton, Ely, CB6 2PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB6 2PP, CB6 2PR, CB6 2RA, CB6 2QJ, CB6 2QQ, CB6 2NL, CB6 2PY, CB6 2FD, CB6 2RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB6 2PH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 48.5% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 46.4% | 51.5% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 26% | 30.7% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 47.9% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 1.7% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 13.8% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 5.9% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 47.9% | 44.4% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 39.2% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 12.7% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 17% | 19.6% | 2.6% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 13.1% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 15.1% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 15.8% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 28.2% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.4% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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 | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.8% | 97.1% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 91.5% | 91.8% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 91.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nunns Way was 73.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 126.2% higher than the Downham Villages average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nunns Way has the 3rd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Downham Villages and the 68th highest crime rate of 244 local areas in East Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Nunns Way, Ely, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2001-10-31 | £535,443 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton CofE VC Primary School The Brook , Sutton CB6 2PU | 2out of 4 | 129 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School Brangehill Lane , Mepal CB6 2AL | 3out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Arkenstall Primary School Camping Close , High Street CB6 3UA | 3out of 4 | 4,632 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellies Community Cafe | Scott Court, Sutton | 85 yd | |
| Sutton Time Bank Coffee Mornings | The Glebe Arts & Community Centre, 4 High Street | 257 yd | |
| Spice | 46 High Street, Sutton | 262 yd | |
| Rumbles | 21 Ely Road, Sutton | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton & District Conservative Club | 82 High Street, Sutton | 423 yd | |
| The Chequers | 128 High Street, Sutton | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Rise | 74 High Street, Sutton | 140 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklands Pavilion The Brook | grass pitches | 301 yd |
| Lawn Lane Recreation Ground (Closed) The Brookland Centre The Brookland Centre | grass pitches | 767 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.