Chantry Lane is in Ely and in East Cambridgeshire district. CB7 4JH 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 Chantry Lane, Ely, CB7 4JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB7 4ER, CB7 4ES, CB7 4EW, CB7 4EN, CB7 4EG, CB7 4JY, CB7 4AL, CB7 4LJ, CB6 1AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB7 4JH has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.7% 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 | 55.8% | 56.7% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 5.7% |
| Male | 44.2% | 43.3% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -5.7% |
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 | 24.6% | 25.1% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 49.1% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 13.1% | 6.7% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 13.9% | 12% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
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 | 37.4% | 46.4% | 9.0% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 28.5% | -10.8% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 18% | 19.8% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
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 47.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 17.8% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 3.4% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 9.2% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 11.5% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.3% | 47.7% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 13.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 97.1% | 94.7% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 82.9% 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 | 84.5% | 82.9% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 5.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 3.3% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 84.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 1.9% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chantry Lane was 586.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 320.0% higher than the Ely East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chantry Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Ely East and the 2nd highest crime rate of 244 local areas in East Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 235.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach House, 4 Chantry Lane, Ely, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2008-09-30 | £461,915 |
| The Coach House, 4 Chantry Lane, Ely, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2004-01-22 | £529,934 |
CB7 4JH 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CB7 4JH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lantern Community Primary School Nene Road , CB6 2WL | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ely St John's Community Primary School St John's Road , CB6 3BW | 3out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isle of Ely Primary School School Road , CB6 2FG | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Meadow Infant School High Barns , CB7 4RB | 2out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School High Barns , CB7 4RB | 3out of 4 | 1,641 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 | 815 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witchford Village College Manor Road , Witchford CB6 2JA | 3out of 4 | 3,697 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 | 387 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Ely Academy Downham Road , CB6 1BD | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Active Learning Trust Linc 19 - 25 Downham Road , CB6 1BD | - not rated | 520 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Fire Engine House | 25 St Marys Street, Ely | 13 yd | |
| Eat Thai Restaurant | 8 St Marys Street, Ely | 58 yd | |
| Street Cafe | 4 Coronation Parade, High Street | 130 yd | |
| Tonys | 1 High Street, Ely | 132 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 11A High Street, Ely | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Arms | 12 St Marys Street, Ely | 58 yd | |
| The Minster Tavern | 1 Minster Place, Ely | 74 yd | |
| The Hereward | 45 Market Street, Ely | 228 yd | |
| The Townhouse | 60 - 64 Market Street, Ely | 250 yd | |
| The Prince Albert | 62 Silver Street, Ely | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Dragon Inn | 1A Downham Road, Ely | 153 yd | |
| Millennium Pizza | 16 Chequer Lane, Ely | 186 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 52 - 54 St Marys Street, Ely | 209 yd | |
| Ely Kebab House | 33 Market Street, Ely | 228 yd | |
| Rumbles Fish Bar Ely | 19 Market Street, Ely | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Food Ltd | 9 The Cloisters, Ely | 403 yd | |
| Waitrose | Brays Lane, Ely | 574 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Lisle Lane, Ely | 649 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 41 Lisle Lane, Ely | 649 yd | |
| Tesco | 13 Angel Drove, Ely | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West End Fitness Centre (Closed) West End Road | health and fitness suite | 213 yd |
| Bodyline For Women (Ladies Only) (Closed) 5a 5a Buttermarket | health and fitness suite | 344 yd |
| City Of Ely Indoor Bowls Club NUTHOLT LANE | indoor bowls | 405 yd |
| Atrium Club (Ely) NEWNHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 419 yd |
| Kings School Ely BARTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 473 yd |
| The Paradise Centre NEWNHAM STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 517 yd |
| Paradise Pools (Closed) NEWNHAM STREET | swimming pool | 517 yd |
| Ely College DOWNHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 898 yd |
| Kings School Ely (Brand Field) ANGEL DROVE | grass pitches | 1,056 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.