Frank Bridges Close, Soham, Ely, CB7 5EZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB7 5EZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	57.6%	51.4%	-6.2%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	42.4%	48.6%	6.2%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

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	21.7%	29.3%	7.6%	37.9%	-8.6%
Married: Opposite sex	35.4%	32%	-3.4%	44.2%	-12.2%
Separated	1.1%	5%	3.9%	2.2%	2.8%
Divorced	17.7%	17.1%	-0.6%	9.1%	8.0%
Widowed	24%	16.6%	-7.4%	6.1%	10.5%

Health

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 (70.9%) 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	34.3%	35.7%	1.4%	48.4%	-12.7%
Good health	29.8%	35.2%	5.4%	33.6%	1.6%
Fair health	23.7%	17.6%	-6.1%	12.7%	4.9%
Bad health	10.1%	8.6%	-1.5%	4.0%	4.6%
Very bad health	2%	2.9%	0.9%	1.2%	1.7%

Education and Qualifications

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 5EZ this area, 37.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	47.4%	37.6%	-9.8%	18.2%	19.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16%	13.3%	-2.7%	9.6%	3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.3%	9.9%	-0.4%	13.4%	-3.5%
Apprenticeship	1.7%	3.3%	1.6%	5.3%	-2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	13.8%	1.2%	16.9%	-3.1%
Degree or Similar	5.1%	19.9%	14.8%	33.8%	-13.9%
Other	6.9%	2.2%	-4.7%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Indian	0.5%	1.9%	1.4%	3.1%	-1.2%
Other Asian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.6%
Other Black	0%	2.4%	2.4%	0.5%	1.9%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	97%	94.7%	-2.3%	81.4%	13.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 77.1% 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	86.9%	77.1%	-9.8%	83.2%	-6.1%
European Union	11.6%	18.2%	6.6%	6.1%	12.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.8%	1.1%
Africa	1%	0.5%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.9%	1.9%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86.9%	78.6%	-8.3%	83.2%	-4.6%
10+ Years	0.5%	8.6%	8.1%	9.8%	-1.2%
5-10 Years	3%	7.1%	4.1%	2.9%	4.2%
2-5 Years	6.6%	5.2%	-1.4%	2.2%	3.0%
Less than 2 years	3%	0.5%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	51.4%	76.7%	-25.3%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Portugal	3.3%	0.5%	2.8%
Lithuania	2.4%	0.3%	2.1%
Poland	5.2%	1.3%	3.9%
Romania	2.4%	0.9%	1.5%
Other EU countries	2.4%	1.5%	0.9%
Southern Asia	1.9%	1.2%	0.7%
Oceania	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
No passport held	29.5%	13.5%	16.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.7%	37.2%	-0.5%
Christian	55.2%	46.2%	9.0%
Hindu	1.9%	1.7%	0.2%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Frank Bridges Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Frank Bridges Close was 57.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.7% higher than the Soham North average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Frank Bridges Close has the 19th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Soham North and the 94th highest crime rate of 244 local areas in East Cambridgeshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,500

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in CB7 5EZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Frank Bridges Close are based on 49 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for East Cambridgeshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Frank Bridges Close, Soham, Ely, CB7 5EZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CB7 5EZ

Average Price
£280,172

Semi-Detached
£299,189

Terraced
£229,910

Detached
£340,397

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Frank Bridges Close

Average Price
£289,281

Semi-Detached
£315,869

Terraced
£249,289

Detached
£298,476

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Frank Bridges CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
61 Frank Bridges Close, Ely, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2024-07-12	£303,852
69 Frank Bridges Close, Ely, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building	£225,000	2024-01-12	£238,235
57 Frank Bridges Close, Ely, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£277,000	2023-07-03	£302,553
65 Frank Bridges Close, Ely, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2022-07-27	£280,777
68 Frank Bridges Close, Ely, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building	£169,995	2022-05-17	£191,444

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CB7 5EZ

Employment

CB7 5EZ 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 5EZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	68
Full-Time Employee	58
Part-Time Employee	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Self-Employed	7
Other	4
Looking after home or family	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Student (economically inactive)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Manufacturing	15
Transport and storage	8
Other	7
Construction	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Education	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Human health and social work activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Andrew's CofE Primary School Sand Street , Soham CB7 5AA	3out of 4	400 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Weatheralls Primary School Pratt Street , CB7 5BH	3out of 4	593 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Shade Primary School The Shade , Soham CB7 5DE	3out of 4	2,563 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fordham CofE Primary School Isleham Road , Fordham CB7 5NL	4out of 4	4,755 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Soham Village College Sand Street , Soham CB7 5AA	3out of 4	205 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Naz Indian Restaurant	16 High Street, Soham	205 yd
The Red Lion	17 High Street, Soham	295 yd
The Venue	26 High Street, Soham	296 yd
A Tasca	24 High Street, Soham	296 yd
Ross Peers Sports Centre	College Close, Soham	451 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Ship	2 High Street, Soham	205 yd
Soham Comrades Club	3 Market Street, Soham	505 yd
The Fountain	1 Churchgate Street, Soham	591 yd
The Carpenters Arms	76 Brook Street, Soham	699 yd
The Cherry Tree	66 Fordham Road, Soham	731 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Good Luck Takeaway	2A Brook Dam Lane, Soham	177 yd
Soham Kebab And Pizza House	15 - 17 Red Lion Square, Soham	213 yd
Propacod	21 - 23 High Street, Soham	254 yd
Ali's Fried Chicken	21 - 23 High Street, Soham	254 yd
USA Chicken Soham	44 High Street, Soham	296 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Group	43 High Street, Soham		295 yd
Asda Stores Ltd	2A Clay Street, Soham		498 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ross Peers Sports Centre COLLEGE CLOSE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts	245 yd
St Andrews Primary Academy SAND STREET	grass pitches	390 yd
Soham Village College SAND STREET	grass pitches, tennis courts	413 yd
The Weatheralls Primary School PRATT STREET	grass pitches	665 yd
Sweat Gymnasium Llp CLAY STREET	health and fitness suite	928 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	32.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	32.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	32.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	64.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	56.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.