Darbys Yard is in Sutton, Ely and in East Cambridgeshire district. CB6 2RT is located in the Sutton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2006-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Darbys Yard, Sutton, Ely, CB6 2RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB6 2RS, CB6 2QR, CB6 2PY, CB6 2PU, CB6 2FD, CB6 2RR, CB6 2PR, CB6 2RJ, CB6 2PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB6 2RT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.5% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.5% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 33.8% | 41.5% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 39.6% | -11.9% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 10.7% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 47.8% | 48.4% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 33.5% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 14.2% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 18.1% | 13.4% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 15.5% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 13.4% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 18.3% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 29% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.9% | 92% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 94.7% | 90.6% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 91.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.4% | 37.2% | 17.2% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darbys Yard was 46.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.2% higher than the Downham Villages average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Darbys Yard has the 7th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Downham Villages and the 121st highest crime rate of 244 local areas in East Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Darbys Yard, Ely, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £168,500 | 2020-10-02 | £202,346 |
| 9 Darbys Yard, Ely, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2014-06-27 | £263,572 |
| 9 Darbys Yard, Ely, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2008-06-05 | £295,747 |
| 7 Darbys Yard, Ely, Cambridgeshire Terraced, a newly built property | £135,000 | 2007-05-31 | £239,279 |
| 3 Darbys Yard, Ely, Cambridgeshire Terraced, a newly built property | £120,000 | 2006-08-25 | £239,135 |
CB6 2RT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 154 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 331 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 | 2,014 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Arkenstall Primary School Camping Close , High Street CB6 3UA | 3out of 4 | 4,675 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 | 175 yd | |
| Spice | 46 High Street, Sutton | 196 yd | |
| Sutton Time Bank Coffee Mornings | The Glebe Arts & Community Centre, 4 High Street | 199 yd | |
| Rumbles | 21 Ely Road, Sutton | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton & District Conservative Club | 82 High Street, Sutton | 657 yd | |
| The Chequers | 128 High Street, Sutton | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Rise | 74 High Street, Sutton | 363 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklands Pavilion The Brook | grass pitches | 449 yd |
| Lawn Lane Recreation Ground (Closed) The Brookland Centre The Brookland Centre | grass pitches | 704 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.