Wood Lane is in Stretham, Ely and in East Cambridgeshire district. CB6 3JN is located in the Stretham 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 Wood Lane, Stretham, Ely, CB6 3JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB6 3JW, CB6 3XR, CB6 3JS, CB6 3JP, CB6 3JL, CB6 3JA, CB6 3JR, CB6 3FX, CB6 3NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB6 3JN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 48.6% | 49.6% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.4% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 31.7% | 34.2% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 47.6% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 51.2% | 51.2% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 32.4% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 12.6% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 22.1% | 11.9% | -10.2% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 10.9% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 14% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 20.6% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 33.8% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.3% | 94% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 93.2% | 87.6% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 88.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 9.1% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 0.4% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wood Lane was 26.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.6% lower than the Haddenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wood Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Haddenham and the 63rd lowest crime rate of 244 local areas in East Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Wood Lane, Ely, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-07-07 | £305,585 |
| 6 Wood Lane, Ely, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-08-08 | £539,447 |
| 7 Wood Lane, Ely, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-11-12 | £354,381 |
| 18 Wood Lane, Ely, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-06-30 | £181,510 |
| 24 Wood Lane, Ely, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2018-07-18 | £708,586 |
CB6 3JN 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 | 182 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stretham Community Primary School Wood Lane , Stretham CB6 3JN | 3out of 4 | 150 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Thetford CofE Primary School Green Hill , Little Thetford CB6 3HD | 3out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilburton CofE Primary School Carpond Lane , Wilburton CB6 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,349 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rackham Church of England Primary School Main Street , Witchford CB6 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 4,512 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Arkenstall Primary School Camping Close , High Street CB6 3UA | 3out of 4 | 5,402 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witchford Village College Manor Road , Witchford CB6 2JA | 3out of 4 | 4,872 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Harbour School Station Road , Wilburton CB6 3RR | - not rated | 2,907 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | 47 High Street, Stretham | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will Wok | 6A Newmarket Road, Stretham | 539 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stretham Community Primary School WOOD LANE | grass pitches | 111 yd |
| Stretham Recreation Ground 4A 4A SHORT ROAD | grass pitches | 770 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.92 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.92 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.88 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.