Benedict Street, Ely, CB6 3AU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB6 3AU 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	56.3%	51.8%	-4.5%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	43.7%	48.2%	4.5%	49.0%	-0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around CB6 3AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	37.4%	42.3%	4.9%	37.9%	4.4%
Married: Opposite sex	33.9%	34.6%	0.7%	44.2%	-9.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	2.8%	2.8%	0.0%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	15.7%	14.2%	-1.5%	9.1%	5.1%
Widowed	10.2%	5.7%	-4.5%	6.1%	-0.4%

Health

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	35.7%	38.3%	2.6%	48.4%	-10.1%
Good health	43%	41.5%	-1.5%	33.6%	7.9%
Fair health	13%	13.7%	0.7%	12.7%	1.0%
Bad health	6.7%	6.1%	-0.6%	4.0%	2.1%
Very bad health	1.7%	0.3%	-1.4%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.6%	23.7%	-3.9%	18.2%	5.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.4%	15.9%	0.5%	9.6%	6.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.1%	17.1%	1.0%	13.4%	3.7%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	4.1%	1.3%	5.3%	-1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	17.6%	7.0%	16.9%	0.7%
Degree or Similar	17.3%	19.6%	2.3%	33.8%	-14.2%
Other	10.2%	2%	-8.2%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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%	1%	1.0%	0.7%	0.3%
Indian	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.5%	-1.2%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	2.6%	2.3%	0.4%	2.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.3%	92.9%	-3.4%	81.4%	11.5%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.1% 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	84.7%	83.1%	-1.6%	83.2%	-0.1%
European Union	10.7%	12.8%	2.1%	6.1%	6.7%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1%	3.5%	2.5%	2.7%	0.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	84.7%	83.1%	-1.6%	83.2%	-0.1%
10+ Years	1.7%	11.2%	9.5%	9.8%	1.4%
5-10 Years	3.7%	4.5%	0.8%	2.9%	1.6%
2-5 Years	5.7%	0.3%	-5.4%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	4.3%	1%	-3.3%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	61%	76.7%	-15.7%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Portugal	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Lithuania	3.2%	0.3%	2.9%
Poland	8.6%	1.3%	7.3%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	24%	13.5%	10.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47%	37.2%	9.8%
Christian	45.7%	46.2%	-0.5%
Muslim	2.6%	6.5%	-3.9%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Benedict Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Benedict Street was 37.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.5% lower than the Ely East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Benedict Street has the 21st lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Ely East and the 97th lowest crime rate of 244 local areas in East Cambridgeshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,900

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in CB6 3AU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Benedict Street are based on 7 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for East Cambridgeshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Benedict Street, Ely, CB6 3AU

Estimated Average Property Prices for CB6 3AU

Average Price
£213,862

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£416,031

Flats/Maisonettes
£163,319

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Benedict Street

Average Price
£199,337

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£436,713

Flats/Maisonettes
£159,774

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Benedict Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
40 Benedict Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building	£359,950	2020-11-10	£436,713
71 Benedict Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£132,000	2020-10-30	£147,620
31 Benedict Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£150,000	2019-03-29	£171,779
43 Benedict Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£164,000	2018-07-20	£178,276
71 Benedict Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£59,995	2001-08-31	£167,826

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CB6 3AU

Employment

CB6 3AU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	94
Retired	41
Part-Time Employee	39
Long-Term Sick or disabled	20
Self-Employed	14
Looking after home or family	13
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	8
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Manufacturing	19
Education	13
Human health and social work activities	10
Construction	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	6
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lantern Community Primary School Nene Road , CB6 2WL	3out of 4	660 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ely St John's Community Primary School St John's Road , CB6 3BW	3out of 4	1,206 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Isle of Ely Primary School School Road , CB6 2FG	3out of 4	1,233 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Spring Meadow Infant School High Barns , CB7 4RB	2out of 4	1,855 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School High Barns , CB7 4RB	3out of 4	1,938 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ely College Downham Road , CB6 2SH	3out of 4	468 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Witchford Village College Manor Road , Witchford CB6 2JA	3out of 4	3,408 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Active Learning Trust Linc 19 - 25 Downham Road , CB6 1BD	- not rated	569 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Ely Academy Downham Road , CB6 1BD	3out of 4	594 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
King's Ely Barton Road , CB7 4DB	- not rated	1,219 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
McDonald's	3 Ely Leisure Village, Downham Road	606 yd
El Guaca	2 Ely Leisure Village, Downham Road	692 yd
The Hive	15 Ely Leisure Village, Downham Road	695 yd
Arbuckles Restaurant & Bar	4 Ely Leisure Village, Downham Road	695 yd
Nando's	8 Ely Leisure Village, Downham Road	702 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Isle Of Ely	10 Ely Leisure Village, Downham Road	607 yd
West End House	16 West End, Ely	650 yd
The Kings Arms	12 St Marys Street, Ely	797 yd
Ely City Football Club	Downham Road, Ely	798 yd
The Minster Tavern	1 Minster Place, Ely	909 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Hut	8A Ely Leisure Village, Downham Road	672 yd
New Dragon Inn	1A Downham Road, Ely	749 yd
Domino's Pizza	52 - 54 St Marys Street, Ely	798 yd
Balti King	28 Market Street, Ely	969 yd
Millennium Pizza	16 Chequer Lane, Ely	972 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ely College DOWNHAM ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	386 yd
The Hive Leisure Centre 6 ELY LEISURE VILLAGE 6 ELY LEISURE VILLAGE DOWNHAM ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	730 yd
Ely Outdoor Sports Centre DOWNHAM ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	790 yd
Ely Squash And Leisure Ltd DOWNHAM ROAD	squash courts	802 yd
West End Fitness Centre (Closed) West End Road	health and fitness suite	840 yd
Ely City Football Club DOWNHAM ROAD	grass pitches	890 yd
Ely On Par Golf Centre DOWNHAM ROAD	golf	896 yd
City Of Ely Indoor Bowls Club NUTHOLT LANE	indoor bowls	955 yd
Atrium Club (Ely) NEWNHAM STREET	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,034 yd
The Paradise Centre NEWNHAM STREET	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	1,039 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	39.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	55.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CB6 3AU