Newnham Street is in Ely and in East Cambridgeshire district. CB7 4PE is located in the Ely East 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 Newnham Street, Ely, CB7 4PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB7 4PG, CB7 4PQ, CB7 4PY, CB7 4PL, CB7 4LS, CB7 4NA, CB7 4PB, CB7 4QP, CB7 4LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB7 4PE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 49.5% | 47.1% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 50.5% | 52.9% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CB7 4PE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.7% | 54.6% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.6% | 21.5% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 11.9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 13.6% | 6.2% | -7.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 41.7% | 45.3% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 36.3% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 14.2% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 3.8% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 15.3% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 6.5% | 1.5% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 11.1% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 11.5% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.3% | 48.1% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 14.3% |
| Other | 10.1% | 2.3% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 91.5% | 89.9% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 70% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 70% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 18.6% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 12.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 5.5% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 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 | 73.9% | 70.5% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 11.1% | 5.8% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 6.6% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 6.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 4.9% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.3% | 76.7% | -17.4% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newnham Street was 1390.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 896.1% higher than the Ely East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newnham Street has the highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Ely East and the highest crime rate of 244 local areas in East Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 516.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Newnham Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-08-29 | £517,365 |
| 14 Newnham Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-07-19 | £435,960 |
| Deans, 62 Newnham Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-12-20 | £470,352 |
| 6 Newnham Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-02-19 | £293,674 |
| 18 Newnham Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2021-01-28 | £494,237 |
CB7 4PE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 132 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lantern Community Primary School Nene Road , CB6 2WL | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Meadow Infant School High Barns , CB7 4RB | 2out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Isle of Ely Primary School School Road , CB6 2FG | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School High Barns , CB7 4RB | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ely St John's Community Primary School St John's Road , CB6 3BW | 3out of 4 | 1,577 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 | 826 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witchford Village College Manor Road , Witchford CB6 2JA | 3out of 4 | 4,092 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Ely Academy Downham Road , CB6 1BD | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Active Learning Trust Linc 19 - 25 Downham Road , CB6 1BD | - not rated | 530 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Ely Barton Road , CB7 4DB | - not rated | 554 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Yard By Silver Oak | 35A Newnham Street, Ely | 89 yd | |
| Starbucks | 3A The Cloisters, Ely | 143 yd | |
| Hand Crafted Cupcakes | 38 Market Street, Ely | 148 yd | |
| Market Kitchen Ely Ltd | 1 Market Street, Ely | 171 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 10 Market Street, Ely | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The High Flyer | 69 Newnham Street, Ely | 62 yd | |
| The Townhouse | 60 - 64 Market Street, Ely | 148 yd | |
| The Hereward | 45 Market Street, Ely | 177 yd | |
| The Royal Standard | 24 Forehill, Ely | 324 yd | |
| Drayman's Son | 29A Forehill, Ely | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Panda | 44 Newnham Street, Ely | 14 yd | |
| Balti King | 28 Market Street, Ely | 148 yd | |
| Ely Kebab House | 33 Market Street, Ely | 177 yd | |
| Rumbles Fish Bar Ely | 19 Market Street, Ely | 177 yd | |
| Millennium Pizza | 16 Chequer Lane, Ely | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Food Ltd | 9 The Cloisters, Ely | 143 yd | |
| Waitrose | Brays Lane, Ely | 187 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Lisle Lane, Ely | 428 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 41 Lisle Lane, Ely | 428 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atrium Club (Ely) NEWNHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 48 yd |
| City Of Ely Indoor Bowls Club NUTHOLT LANE | indoor bowls | 124 yd |
| The Paradise Centre NEWNHAM STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 163 yd |
| Paradise Pools (Closed) NEWNHAM STREET | swimming pool | 163 yd |
| Bodyline For Women (Ladies Only) (Closed) 5a 5a Buttermarket | health and fitness suite | 208 yd |
| West End Fitness Centre (Closed) West End Road | health and fitness suite | 237 yd |
| Kings School Ely BARTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 742 yd |
| Ely College DOWNHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 948 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 | 143.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.