Paddock Street, Soham, Ely, CB7 5JB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB7 5JB is primarily male, with 61% of the population 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	44.2%	39%	-5.2%	51.0%	-12.0%
Male	55.8%	61%	5.2%	49.0%	12.0%

Partnership Status

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 5JB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% 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	38.7%	47.4%	8.7%	37.9%	9.5%
Married: Opposite sex	39.4%	32.5%	-6.9%	44.2%	-11.7%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	2.5%	3.5%	1.0%	2.2%	1.3%
Divorced	14.7%	12.8%	-1.9%	9.1%	3.7%
Widowed	4.3%	3.1%	-1.2%	6.1%	-3.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	53.6%	48.3%	-5.3%	48.4%	-0.1%
Good health	33.3%	33.6%	0.3%	33.6%	0.0%
Fair health	9.4%	13.5%	4.1%	12.7%	0.8%
Bad health	2.4%	3.9%	1.5%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19%	18.8%	-0.2%	18.2%	0.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.3%	13.2%	-0.1%	9.6%	3.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.3%	15.6%	1.3%	13.4%	2.2%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	8.3%	5.1%	5.3%	3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.8%	14.6%	3.8%	16.9%	-2.3%
Degree or Similar	26.2%	27.1%	0.9%	33.8%	-6.7%
Other	13.3%	2.4%	-10.9%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% 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	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	0.7%	1.1%
Indian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	3.1%	-2.2%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	2.5%	-1.9%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	0.9%	0.6%
Mixed Other	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	0.8%	0.1%
White	93%	90.7%	-2.3%	81.4%	9.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 67.7% 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	71.8%	67.7%	-4.1%	83.2%	-15.5%
European Union	19.7%	25.4%	5.7%	6.1%	19.3%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	0.8%	0.4%
Africa	2.1%	2.1%	0.0%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	3%	1.8%	-1.2%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.4%	1.5%	-0.9%	1.3%	0.2%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	71.8%	67.3%	-4.5%	83.2%	-15.9%
10+ Years	4.5%	12.3%	7.8%	9.8%	2.5%
5-10 Years	8.8%	9.9%	1.1%	2.9%	7.0%
2-5 Years	8.5%	7.8%	-0.7%	2.2%	5.6%
Less than 2 years	6.4%	2.7%	-3.7%	1.9%	0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	60.6%	76.7%	-16.1%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Portugal	5.7%	0.5%	5.2%
Lithuania	2.1%	0.3%	1.8%
Poland	8.4%	1.3%	7.1%
Romania	4.8%	0.9%	3.9%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
Other Europe	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Eastern Asia	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Southern Asia	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%
No passport held	13.1%	13.5%	-0.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.2%	37.2%	3.0%
Christian	55.3%	46.2%	9.1%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Paddock Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paddock Street was 140.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 170.9% higher than the Soham North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Paddock Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Soham North and the 12th highest crime rate of 244 local areas in East Cambridgeshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.3%.

🔎 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 5JB, 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 Paddock Street are based on 103 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 Paddock Street, Soham, Ely, CB7 5JB

Estimated Average Property Prices for CB7 5JB

Average Price
£320,470

Semi-Detached
£330,225

Terraced
£277,331

Detached
£339,219

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Paddock Street

Average Price
£375,994

Semi-Detached
£313,735

Terraced
£305,231

Detached
£474,722

Flats/Maisonettes
£189,980

Other
£80,829

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Paddock Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Paddock Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2024-05-10	£357,789
31 Paddock Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building	£212,000	2022-04-14	£239,498
1 Paddock Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2021-07-26	£352,450
5 Paddock Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2021-06-16	£311,652
1 Paddock Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2017-03-17	£317,036

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CB7 5JB

Employment

CB7 5JB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	145
Retired	43
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	27
Unemployed	9
Other	8
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Student (economically inactive)	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Manufacturing	32
Transport and storage	23
Human health and social work activities	19
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Administrative and support service activities	14
Other	11
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	11
Education	10
Construction	10
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Weatheralls Primary School Pratt Street , CB7 5BH	3out of 4	220 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's CofE Primary School Sand Street , Soham CB7 5AA	3out of 4	880 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Shade Primary School The Shade , Soham CB7 5DE	3out of 4	2,050 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fordham CofE Primary School Isleham Road , Fordham CB7 5NL	4out of 4	5,185 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	689 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
The Viva Shop	14 Churchgate Street, Soham	96 yd
Ali Taj	18 Churchgate Street, Soham	114 yd
Aroma Café And Restaurant	9 Churchgate Street, Soham	114 yd
The Venue	26 High Street, Soham	256 yd
A Tasca	24 High Street, Soham	256 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Soham Comrades Club	3 Market Street, Soham	58 yd
The Fountain	1 Churchgate Street, Soham	114 yd
The Ship	2 High Street, Soham	377 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Handy Plaice	2 Market Street, Soham	58 yd
Phoenix Kebab	16 Churchgate Street, Soham	86 yd
Domino's Pizza	6 Churchgate Street, Soham	96 yd
USA Chicken Soham	44 High Street, Soham	256 yd
Propacod	21 - 23 High Street, Soham	320 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Group	43 High Street, Soham		277 yd
Asda Stores Ltd	2A Clay Street, Soham		369 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Weatheralls Primary School PRATT STREET	grass pitches	187 yd
Ross Peers Sports Centre COLLEGE CLOSE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts	574 yd
Sweat Gymnasium Llp CLAY STREET	health and fitness suite	643 yd
Soham Village College SAND STREET	grass pitches, tennis courts	685 yd
St Andrews Primary Academy SAND STREET	grass pitches	818 yd
Soham Town Rangers Football Club JULIUS MARTIN LANE	grass pitches	831 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	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%

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	76.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	107.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	319.34 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	319.34 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	49.44 Mbit/s

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