The Chase is in Ely and in East Cambridgeshire district. CB6 3BH is located in the Ely West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South East Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Chase, Ely, CB6 3BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB6 3BJ, CB6 3BL, CB6 3BN, CB6 3BG, CB7 4XS, CB6 3DS, CB6 3DR, CB6 3BE, CB6 3DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB6 3BH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 55.6% | 52.9% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 44.4% | 47.1% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 34.9% | 40.3% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 36.1% | -9.6% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 12% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 10.2% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.5% | 25.6% | -12.9% | 48.4% | -22.8% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 40.5% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 23.7% | 9.1% | 12.7% | 11.0% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 8.4% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 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.
In the area around CB6 3BH this area, 32.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.8% | 32.9% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.4% | 17.8% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 14.6% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.8% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 10% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 15.1% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -18.7% |
| Other | 8.2% | 2.7% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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 | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 94.1% | 93.9% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 90.6% | 93.1% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 93.5% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.6% | 76.7% | -18.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 36.8% | 13.5% | 23.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Chase was 83.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.1% lower than the Ely East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Chase has the 18th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Ely East and the 51st highest crime rate of 244 local areas in East Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 57.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 The Chase, Ely, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2025-01-30 | £632,625 |
| 43 The Chase, Ely, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £446,700 | 2024-08-29 | £502,023 |
| 41 The Chase, Ely, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-05-21 | £373,469 |
| 51 The Chase, Ely, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-02-19 | £328,635 |
| 53 The Chase, Ely, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-11-27 | £351,947 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CB6 3BH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ely St John's Community Primary School St John's Road , CB6 3BW | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern Community Primary School Nene Road , CB6 2WL | 3out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Isle of Ely Primary School School Road , CB6 2FG | 3out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Meadow Infant School High Barns , CB7 4RB | 2out of 4 | 2,430 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School High Barns , CB7 4RB | 3out of 4 | 2,537 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,345 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witchford Village College Manor Road , Witchford CB6 2JA | 3out of 4 | 2,791 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Ely Barton Road , CB7 4DB | - not rated | 993 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Active Learning Trust Linc 19 - 25 Downham Road , CB6 1BD | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Ely Academy Downham Road , CB6 1BD | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pheasant Catering | Ely Golf Club, 107 Cambridge Road | 581 yd | |
| The Old Fire Engine House | 25 St Marys Street, Ely | 900 yd | |
| Eat Thai Restaurant | 8 St Marys Street, Ely | 919 yd | |
| Street Cafe | 4 Coronation Parade, High Street | 1,023 yd | |
| Tonys | 1 High Street, Ely | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End House | 16 West End, Ely | 423 yd | |
| The Prince Albert | 62 Silver Street, Ely | 762 yd | |
| The Fountain | 1 Silver Street, Ely | 762 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 12 St Marys Street, Ely | 919 yd | |
| The Minster Tavern | 1 Minster Place, Ely | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 52 - 54 St Marys Street, Ely | 702 yd | |
| New Dragon Inn | 1A Downham Road, Ely | 774 yd | |
| Millennium Pizza | 16 Chequer Lane, Ely | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ely City Golf Course CAMBRIDGE ROAD | golf | 586 yd |
| Kings School Ely BARTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 819 yd |
| Kings School Ely (Brand Field) ANGEL DROVE | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 34.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.