Osier Close is in Ely and in East Cambridgeshire district. CB7 4AY is located in the Ely East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South East Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Osier Close, Ely, CB7 4AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB7 4AU, CB7 4AZ, CB7 4AT, CB7 4AR, CB7 4EB, CB7 4BA, CB7 4GF, CB7 5XG, CB7 4PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB7 4AY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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 | 52.8% | 55% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 47.2% | 45% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 | 31.3% | 32.3% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 40.4% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 11% | 12.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 12.1% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
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 | 40.2% | 38.6% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 44.3% | 36.5% | -7.8% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 17.7% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 6% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 11.7% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 6.3% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 11.2% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 12.6% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.2% | 52% | 1.8% | 33.8% | 18.2% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 95.1% | 95.2% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 85% | 84.7% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 8.4% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.3% | 84.4% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 2% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Osier Close was 218.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.1% higher than the Ely East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Osier Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Ely East and the 5th highest crime rate of 244 local areas in East Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 71.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Osier Close, Ely, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-12-16 | £547,959 |
| 11 Osier Close, Ely, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2014-04-04 | £383,976 |
| 11 Osier Close, Ely, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,500 | 2007-02-09 | £339,869 |
| 15 Osier Close, Ely, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2004-09-20 | £343,721 |
| 23 Osier Close, Ely, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2003-08-15 | £592,715 |
CB7 4AY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CB7 4AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CB7 4AY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Meadow Infant School High Barns , CB7 4RB | 2out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern Community Primary School Nene Road , CB6 2WL | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School High Barns , CB7 4RB | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isle of Ely Primary School School Road , CB6 2FG | 3out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ely St John's Community Primary School St John's Road , CB6 3BW | 3out of 4 | 1,792 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 | 1,433 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witchford Village College Manor Road , Witchford CB6 2JA | 3out of 4 | 4,309 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 | 558 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Ely Academy Downham Road , CB6 1BD | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Active Learning Trust Linc 19 - 25 Downham Road , CB6 1BD | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peacocks Tearoom & Fine B&B | 65 Waterside, Ely | 49 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Customer Cafe | Sainsburys, Lisle Lane | 181 yd | |
| The Maltings | Ship Lane, Ely | 235 yd | |
| Riverside Bar & Kitchen | The Maltings, Ship Lane | 235 yd | |
| Prosper | Richmond House, 16 - 18 Broad Street | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drayman's Son | 29A Forehill, Ely | 305 yd | |
| The Royal Standard | 24 Forehill, Ely | 324 yd | |
| The Cutter | 42 Annesdale, Ely | 447 yd | |
| The High Flyer | 69 Newnham Street, Ely | 619 yd | |
| The Hereward | 45 Market Street, Ely | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's, Lisle Lane | 183 yd | |
| Ely Spice | 32 Broad Street, Ely | 262 yd | |
| Fortune Garden | 38 Broad Street, Ely | 262 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 3 Forehill, Ely | 298 yd | |
| Alan Fish Bar | 21 Broad Street, Ely | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Lisle Lane, Ely | 181 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 41 Lisle Lane, Ely | 181 yd | |
| Iceland Food Ltd | 9 The Cloisters, Ely | 475 yd | |
| Waitrose | Brays Lane, Ely | 524 yd | |
| Tesco | 13 Angel Drove, Ely | 808 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodyline For Women (Ladies Only) (Closed) 5a 5a Buttermarket | health and fitness suite | 473 yd |
| Atrium Club (Ely) NEWNHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 648 yd |
| The Paradise Centre NEWNHAM STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 722 yd |
| Paradise Pools (Closed) NEWNHAM STREET | swimming pool | 722 yd |
| City Of Ely Indoor Bowls Club NUTHOLT LANE | indoor bowls | 731 yd |
| Kings School Ely BARTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 752 yd |
| West End Fitness Centre (Closed) West End Road | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| Kings School Ely (Brand Field) ANGEL DROVE | grass pitches | 1,045 yd |
| Kings School Ely (Amherst Field) AMHERST PLAYING FIELD AMHERST PLAYING FIELD BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.