Brewhouse Lane is in Soham, Ely and in East Cambridgeshire district. CB7 5JD is located in the Soham South 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 Brewhouse Lane, Soham, Ely, CB7 5JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB7 5JE, CB7 5JF, CB7 5JH, CB7 5FJ, CB7 5JA, CB7 5DX, CB7 5JB, CB7 5PL, CB7 5JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB7 5JD has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.4% 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 | 52.7% | 56.4% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 5.4% |
| Male | 47.3% | 43.6% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -5.4% |
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 | 36.1% | 36.5% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 45% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 11.7% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 45.1% | 50.9% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 37% | 33% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 11.7% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 24.5% | 18.4% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 14.6% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 16.1% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 7.3% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 16.4% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 23.7% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 7% | 3.5% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.7% | 94.1% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 85.1% 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 | 88.8% | 85.1% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 9.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 85.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 22.9% | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brewhouse Lane was 58.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.4% higher than the Soham North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brewhouse Lane has the 18th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Soham North and the 92nd highest crime rate of 244 local areas in East Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Brewhouse Lane, Ely, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-07-24 | £369,774 |
| 35 Brewhouse Lane, Ely, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2023-12-08 | £501,416 |
| 23A Brewhouse Lane, Ely, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-02-01 | £460,898 |
| 65 Brewhouse Lane, Ely, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-11-03 | £301,610 |
| 39A Brewhouse Lane, Ely, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2019-07-30 | £473,471 |
CB7 5JD 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 | 130 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Weatheralls Primary School Pratt Street , CB7 5BH | 3out of 4 | 114 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Sand Street , Soham CB7 5AA | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shade Primary School The Shade , Soham CB7 5DE | 3out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordham CofE Primary School Isleham Road , Fordham CB7 5NL | 4out of 4 | 4,996 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isleham Church of England Primary School Malting Lane , Isleham CB7 5RZ | 3out of 4 | 5,432 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soham Village College Sand Street , Soham CB7 5AA | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Viva Shop | 14 Churchgate Street, Soham | 369 yd | |
| Ali Taj | 18 Churchgate Street, Soham | 381 yd | |
| Aroma Café And Restaurant | 9 Churchgate Street, Soham | 381 yd | |
| The Venue | 26 High Street, Soham | 407 yd | |
| A Tasca | 24 High Street, Soham | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soham Comrades Club | 3 Market Street, Soham | 328 yd | |
| The Fountain | 1 Churchgate Street, Soham | 381 yd | |
| The Ship | 2 High Street, Soham | 492 yd | |
| The Carpenters Arms | 76 Brook Street, Soham | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Handy Plaice | 2 Market Street, Soham | 328 yd | |
| Phoenix Kebab | 16 Churchgate Street, Soham | 360 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 6 Churchgate Street, Soham | 369 yd | |
| USA Chicken Soham | 44 High Street, Soham | 407 yd | |
| Good Luck Takeaway | 2A Brook Dam Lane, Soham | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 43 High Street, Soham | 435 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | 2A Clay Street, Soham | 611 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Weatheralls Primary School PRATT STREET | grass pitches | 248 yd |
| Ross Peers Sports Centre COLLEGE CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 686 yd |
| Soham Village College SAND STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 834 yd |
| St Andrews Primary Academy SAND STREET | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Sweat Gymnasium Llp CLAY STREET | health and fitness suite | 917 yd |
| Soham Town Rangers Football Club JULIUS MARTIN LANE | grass pitches | 1,010 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.52 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.52 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.07 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.