Nene Road is in Ely and in East Cambridgeshire district. CB6 2WL is located in the Ely North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South East Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nene Road, Ely, CB6 2WL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB6 2WJ, CB6 2WE, CB6 2WN, CB6 2WW, CB6 2XA, CB6 2WX, CB6 2XH, CB6 2WH, CB6 2XJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB6 2WL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 53.5% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 46.5% | -2.3% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of CB6 2WL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.3% | 24.9% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.6% | 56% | -8.6% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 10.1% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 64.2% | 64.9% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 16.5% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 27.9% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around CB6 2WL this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.2% | 8.5% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 5.8% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 13.2% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 19.4% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 47.3% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 13.5% |
| Other | 6.6% | 1.9% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 89.5% | 84.8% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 82.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 82.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.8% | 82.5% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 11.9% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 3.6% | -3.3% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.3% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nene Road was 34.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.3% lower than the Ely East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nene Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Ely East and the 89th lowest crime rate of 244 local areas in East Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nene Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2019-05-02 | £265,095 |
| 1 Nene Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2018-11-16 | £545,863 |
| 8 Nene Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2014-04-02 | £339,128 |
| 8 Nene Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2012-04-05 | £333,133 |
| 14 Nene Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2011-11-11 | £336,609 |
CB6 2WL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lantern Community Primary School Nene Road , CB6 2WL | 3out of 4 | 233 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Isle of Ely Primary School School Road , CB6 2FG | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Meadow Infant School High Barns , CB7 4RB | 2out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School High Barns , CB7 4RB | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ely St John's Community Primary School St John's Road , CB6 3BW | 3out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ely College Downham Road , CB6 2SH | 3out of 4 | 290 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witchford Village College Manor Road , Witchford CB6 2JA | 3out of 4 | 4,048 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Learning Trust Linc 19 - 25 Downham Road , CB6 1BD | - not rated | 579 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Ely Academy Downham Road , CB6 1BD | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Ely Barton Road , CB7 4DB | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 3 Ely Leisure Village, Downham Road | 561 yd | |
| El Guaca | 2 Ely Leisure Village, Downham Road | 614 yd | |
| The Hive | 15 Ely Leisure Village, Downham Road | 632 yd | |
| Arbuckles Restaurant & Bar | 4 Ely Leisure Village, Downham Road | 634 yd | |
| Nando's | 8 Ely Leisure Village, Downham Road | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isle Of Ely | 10 Ely Leisure Village, Downham Road | 560 yd | |
| Ely City Football Club | Downham Road, Ely | 815 yd | |
| The High Flyer | 69 Newnham Street, Ely | 1,037 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 12 St Marys Street, Ely | 1,039 yd | |
| The Townhouse | 60 - 64 Market Street, Ely | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 8A Ely Leisure Village, Downham Road | 637 yd | |
| Lucky Panda | 44 Newnham Street, Ely | 1,046 yd | |
| Balti King | 28 Market Street, Ely | 1,058 yd | |
| Ely King | 2 New Barns Road, Ely | 1,065 yd | |
| New Dragon Inn | 1A Downham Road, Ely | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ely College DOWNHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 283 yd |
| The Hive Leisure Centre 6 ELY LEISURE VILLAGE 6 ELY LEISURE VILLAGE DOWNHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 662 yd |
| Ely Outdoor Sports Centre DOWNHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 811 yd |
| Ely Squash And Leisure Ltd DOWNHAM ROAD | squash courts | 818 yd |
| Ely On Par Golf Centre DOWNHAM ROAD | golf | 886 yd |
| City Of Ely Indoor Bowls Club NUTHOLT LANE | indoor bowls | 927 yd |
| The Paradise Centre NEWNHAM STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 940 yd |
| Paradise Pools (Closed) NEWNHAM STREET | swimming pool | 940 yd |
| West End Fitness Centre (Closed) West End Road | health and fitness suite | 952 yd |
| Ely City Football Club DOWNHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 993 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 337.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.