Debden Green is in Ely and in East Cambridgeshire district. CB6 3BS 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 Debden Green, Ely, CB6 3BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB6 3BP, CB6 3BT, CB6 3BG, CB6 3BX, CB6 3AX, CB6 3BE, CB6 3BN, CB6 3WY, CB6 3AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB6 3BS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 48.4% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 49.6% | 51.6% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 29.5% | 36.8% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 47% | -8.4% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 8.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 45.3% | 41.3% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 37% | 35.6% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 17.4% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.5% | 21.4% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 9.3% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 10.5% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 13.7% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 35.8% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 6.8% | 4.5% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 93.7% | 92% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 88.1% | 84.5% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 10.8% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.1% | 85% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 10.4% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Debden Green was 91.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.3% lower than the Ely East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Debden Green has the 15th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Ely East and the 43rd highest crime rate of 244 local areas in East Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Debden Green, Ely, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-08-25 | £368,957 |
| 10 Debden Green, Ely, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-06-11 | £470,311 |
| 16 Debden Green, Ely, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £291,000 | 2020-10-09 | £358,985 |
| 11 Debden Green, Ely, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2020-08-27 | £404,927 |
| 23 Debden Green, Ely, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2020-05-27 | £448,619 |
CB6 3BS 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Education | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 406 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern Community Primary School Nene Road , CB6 2WL | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Isle of Ely Primary School School Road , CB6 2FG | 3out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Meadow Infant School High Barns , CB7 4RB | 2out of 4 | 2,385 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School High Barns , CB7 4RB | 3out of 4 | 2,487 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 | 1,189 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witchford Village College Manor Road , Witchford CB6 2JA | 3out of 4 | 2,794 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 | 1,094 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Ely Barton Road , CB7 4DB | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Ely Academy Downham Road , CB6 1BD | 3out of 4 | 1,114 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 | 832 yd | |
| The Old Fire Engine House | 25 St Marys Street, Ely | 910 yd | |
| Eat Thai Restaurant | 8 St Marys Street, Ely | 914 yd | |
| Street Cafe | 4 Coronation Parade, High Street | 1,048 yd | |
| Tonys | 1 High Street, Ely | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End House | 16 West End, Ely | 359 yd | |
| The Prince Albert | 62 Silver Street, Ely | 853 yd | |
| The Fountain | 1 Silver Street, Ely | 853 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 12 St Marys Street, Ely | 914 yd | |
| The Minster Tavern | 1 Minster Place, Ely | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 52 - 54 St Marys Street, Ely | 723 yd | |
| New Dragon Inn | 1A Downham Road, Ely | 771 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ely City Golf Course CAMBRIDGE ROAD | golf | 837 yd |
| Kings School Ely BARTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 958 yd |
| West End Fitness Centre (Closed) West End Road | health and fitness suite | 1,082 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 | 36.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.