Newnham Street is in Ely and in East Cambridgeshire district. CB7 4PQ 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 4PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB7 4PY, CB7 4PE, CB7 4PG, CB7 4QP, CB7 4PL, CB7 4QJ, CB7 4PN, CB7 4NS, CB7 4PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB7 4PQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 50.5% | 53.5% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 46.5% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 26.4% | 31.4% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 43.5% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 13.1% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 7.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 41.4% | 45.1% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 41% | 34.3% | -6.7% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 16.4% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 55%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 11.6% | -9.2% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 4.8% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 11.1% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 11.6% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 55% | 18.5% | 33.8% | 21.2% |
| Other | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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 | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 93.7% | 90.1% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 75.4% 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 | 92.3% | 75.4% | -16.9% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 10% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 74.6% | -17.3% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 11.3% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 6.1% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newnham Street was 114.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.9% lower than the Ely East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Newnham Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Ely East and the 22nd highest crime rate of 244 local areas in East Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Newnham Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2022-09-27 | £266,576 |
| 67 Newnham Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2021-10-08 | £195,418 |
| Flat 2 Rosie Court Newnham Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2021-10-06 | £116,636 |
| 65 Newnham Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-09-22 | £164,527 |
| Flat 6 Rosie Court Newnham Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-04-01 | £98,838 |
CB7 4PQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 4PQ 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lantern Community Primary School Nene Road , CB6 2WL | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Meadow Infant School High Barns , CB7 4RB | 2out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Isle of Ely Primary School School Road , CB6 2FG | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School High Barns , CB7 4RB | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ely St John's Community Primary School St John's Road , CB6 3BW | 3out of 4 | 1,634 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 | 830 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witchford Village College Manor Road , Witchford CB6 2JA | 3out of 4 | 4,147 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 | 523 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Active Learning Trust Linc 19 - 25 Downham Road , CB6 1BD | - not rated | 543 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Ely Barton Road , CB7 4DB | - not rated | 605 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 | 79 yd | |
| Starbucks | 3A The Cloisters, Ely | 173 yd | |
| Hand Crafted Cupcakes | 38 Market Street, Ely | 205 yd | |
| Market Kitchen Ely Ltd | 1 Market Street, Ely | 223 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 10 Market Street, Ely | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The High Flyer | 69 Newnham Street, Ely | 7 yd | |
| The Townhouse | 60 - 64 Market Street, Ely | 205 yd | |
| The Hereward | 45 Market Street, Ely | 236 yd | |
| Drayman's Son | 29A Forehill, Ely | 349 yd | |
| The Royal Standard | 24 Forehill, Ely | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Panda | 44 Newnham Street, Ely | 45 yd | |
| Ely King | 2 New Barns Road, Ely | 173 yd | |
| Balti King | 28 Market Street, Ely | 205 yd | |
| Ely Kebab House | 33 Market Street, Ely | 236 yd | |
| Rumbles Fish Bar Ely | 19 Market Street, Ely | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Brays Lane, Ely | 145 yd | |
| Iceland Food Ltd | 9 The Cloisters, Ely | 173 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Lisle Lane, Ely | 433 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 41 Lisle Lane, Ely | 433 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atrium Club (Ely) NEWNHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 48 yd |
| The Paradise Centre NEWNHAM STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 121 yd |
| Paradise Pools (Closed) NEWNHAM STREET | swimming pool | 121 yd |
| City Of Ely Indoor Bowls Club NUTHOLT LANE | indoor bowls | 129 yd |
| Bodyline For Women (Ladies Only) (Closed) 5a 5a Buttermarket | health and fitness suite | 253 yd |
| West End Fitness Centre (Closed) West End Road | health and fitness suite | 284 yd |
| Kings School Ely BARTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 798 yd |
| Ely College DOWNHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 955 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.