Stour Green is in Ely and in East Cambridgeshire district. CB6 2XJ is located in the Ely North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South East Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2005-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stour Green, Ely, CB6 2XJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB6 2XH, CB6 2WU, CB6 2WX, CB6 2WS, CB6 1DS, CB6 2WR, CB6 1DF, CB6 2XA, CB6 1DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB6 2XJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.8% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51% | 48.2% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 2XJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.4% 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 | 25.4% | 26.7% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64% | 59.4% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 15.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 9% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 68.3% | 63.4% | -4.9% | 48.4% | 15.0% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 28.2% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 2.6% | 7.4% | 4.8% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2XJ this area, 4.5% 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 57.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 6.7% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 14.6% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 11.6% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.6% | 57.7% | 0.1% | 33.8% | 23.9% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.1% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 89.9% | 90.1% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 83% | 82.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 8.7% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 81.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 8.4% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 2.9% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.9% | 37.2% | 12.7% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stour Green was 22.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.1% lower than the Ely East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stour Green has the 15th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Ely East and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 244 local areas in East Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 48.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Stour Green, Ely, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-06-28 | £336,657 |
| 73 Stour Green, Ely, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-06-27 | £325,619 |
| 119 Stour Green, Ely, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-01-30 | £593,805 |
| 117 Stour Green, Ely, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2023-05-16 | £582,768 |
| 113 Stour Green, Ely, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-06-16 | £334,729 |
CB6 2XJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 146 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 134 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Isle of Ely Primary School School Road , CB6 2FG | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Meadow Infant School High Barns , CB7 4RB | 2out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School High Barns , CB7 4RB | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ely St John's Community Primary School St John's Road , CB6 3BW | 3out of 4 | 1,854 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 | 319 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witchford Village College Manor Road , Witchford CB6 2JA | 3out of 4 | 4,188 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Ely Academy Downham Road , CB6 1BD | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Active Learning Trust Linc 19 - 25 Downham Road , CB6 1BD | - not rated | 426 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Ely Barton Road , CB7 4DB | - not rated | 1,266 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Yard By Silver Oak | 35A Newnham Street, Ely | 696 yd | |
| Hand Crafted Cupcakes | 38 Market Street, Ely | 823 yd | |
| Chang Chai Thai Kitchen | 39 - 41 Market Street, Ely | 860 yd | |
| Sylhet Tandoori Restaurant And Takeaway | 35 - 37 Market Street, Ely | 860 yd | |
| McDonald's | 3 Ely Leisure Village, Downham Road | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The High Flyer | 69 Newnham Street, Ely | 759 yd | |
| The Townhouse | 60 - 64 Market Street, Ely | 823 yd | |
| The Hereward | 45 Market Street, Ely | 860 yd | |
| Isle Of Ely | 10 Ely Leisure Village, Downham Road | 868 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 12 St Marys Street, Ely | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ely King | 2 New Barns Road, Ely | 761 yd | |
| Lucky Panda | 44 Newnham Street, Ely | 777 yd | |
| Balti King | 28 Market Street, Ely | 823 yd | |
| Ely Kebab House | 33 Market Street, Ely | 860 yd | |
| Rumbles Fish Bar Ely | 19 Market Street, Ely | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Brays Lane, Ely | 856 yd | |
| Iceland Food Ltd | 9 The Cloisters, Ely | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ely College DOWNHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 428 yd |
| The Paradise Centre NEWNHAM STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 653 yd |
| Paradise Pools (Closed) NEWNHAM STREET | swimming pool | 653 yd |
| City Of Ely Indoor Bowls Club NUTHOLT LANE | indoor bowls | 664 yd |
| Atrium Club (Ely) NEWNHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 739 yd |
| West End Fitness Centre (Closed) West End Road | health and fitness suite | 741 yd |
| The Hive Leisure Centre 6 ELY LEISURE VILLAGE 6 ELY LEISURE VILLAGE DOWNHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 979 yd |
| Bodyline For Women (Ladies Only) (Closed) 5a 5a Buttermarket | health and fitness suite | 980 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 | 58.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 202.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.