St Marys Street is in Ely and in East Cambridgeshire district. CB7 4ES 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 St Marys Street, Ely, CB7 4ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB7 4ER, CB7 4JH, CB7 4AL, CB7 4EN, CB7 4EW, CB6 1AD, CB7 4EG, CB6 1AH, CB7 4JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB7 4ES has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.6% of the population 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 | 55.5% | 57.6% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 6.6% |
| Male | 44.5% | 42.4% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -6.6% |
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 | 27.8% | 30.6% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 31.5% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 9.6% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 22% | 25.6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 19.5% |
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 (65.8%) 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 | 38.1% | 31.6% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -16.8% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 34.2% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 27.1% | 22.1% | -5.0% | 12.7% | 9.4% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 10.8% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 6.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 CB7 4ES this area, 32.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.4% | 32.9% | 2.5% | 18.2% | 14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 8.7% | 2.1% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 9.6% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 5.9% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -11.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.7% | 36.5% | 0.8% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.9% | 97% | 3.1% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 90.3% | 87% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 2% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 86.2% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 7.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.9% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 60% | 46.2% | 13.8% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Marys Street was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.2% lower than the Ely East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Marys Street has the 30th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Ely East and the 97th highest crime rate of 244 local areas in East Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 St Marys Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2023-11-17 | £1,342,312 |
| Peacock House, 32 St Marys Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-06-30 | £450,706 |
| 38A St Marys Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2021-06-23 | £798,318 |
| 24 St Marys Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2019-09-02 | £1,081,081 |
| 26 St Marys Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2018-12-05 | £616,379 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CB7 4ES area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lantern Community Primary School Nene Road , CB6 2WL | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ely St John's Community Primary School St John's Road , CB6 3BW | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isle of Ely Primary School School Road , CB6 2FG | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Meadow Infant School High Barns , CB7 4RB | 2out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School High Barns , CB7 4RB | 3out of 4 | 1,627 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 | 764 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witchford Village College Manor Road , Witchford CB6 2JA | 3out of 4 | 3,696 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 | 438 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Active Learning Trust Linc 19 - 25 Downham Road , CB6 1BD | - not rated | 471 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Ely Academy Downham Road , CB6 1BD | 3out of 4 | 471 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat Thai Restaurant | 8 St Marys Street, Ely | 7 yd | |
| The Old Fire Engine House | 25 St Marys Street, Ely | 48 yd | |
| Tonys | 1 High Street, Ely | 155 yd | |
| Street Cafe | 4 Coronation Parade, High Street | 161 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 11A High Street, Ely | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Arms | 12 St Marys Street, Ely | 7 yd | |
| The Minster Tavern | 1 Minster Place, Ely | 108 yd | |
| The Hereward | 45 Market Street, Ely | 238 yd | |
| The Townhouse | 60 - 64 Market Street, Ely | 253 yd | |
| The Prince Albert | 62 Silver Street, Ely | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Dragon Inn | 1A Downham Road, Ely | 144 yd | |
| Millennium Pizza | 16 Chequer Lane, Ely | 203 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 52 - 54 St Marys Street, Ely | 219 yd | |
| Ely Kebab House | 33 Market Street, Ely | 238 yd | |
| Rumbles Fish Bar Ely | 19 Market Street, Ely | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Food Ltd | 9 The Cloisters, Ely | 420 yd | |
| Waitrose | Brays Lane, Ely | 579 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Lisle Lane, Ely | 680 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 41 Lisle Lane, Ely | 680 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West End Fitness Centre (Closed) West End Road | health and fitness suite | 189 yd |
| Bodyline For Women (Ladies Only) (Closed) 5a 5a Buttermarket | health and fitness suite | 370 yd |
| City Of Ely Indoor Bowls Club NUTHOLT LANE | indoor bowls | 389 yd |
| Atrium Club (Ely) NEWNHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 413 yd |
| The Paradise Centre NEWNHAM STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 503 yd |
| Paradise Pools (Closed) NEWNHAM STREET | swimming pool | 503 yd |
| Kings School Ely BARTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 521 yd |
| Ely College DOWNHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 846 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 | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| 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 | 18.2% |
| Median download speed | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.