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CB6 1JF Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About CB6 1JF: area rating, property, schools and local change
CB6 1JF is a postcode in Ely West, East Cambridgeshire, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CB6 1JF, then scores the surrounding small area 37/100 - bottom 16% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CB6 1JF are jobs and housing, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CB6 1JF is based on East Cambridgeshire 001 Census 2021. It covers 9,909 residents, 134 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 63% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 18% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near CB6 1JF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CB6 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £330k from 112 rolling sales, down 4.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CB6 1JF can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CB6 1JF by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CB6 1JF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 HMO licences, 2 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CB6 1JF
Is CB6 1JF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 37/100 (bottom 16% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CB6 1JF?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CB6 1JF?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CB6 1JF?
LocaleIQ matched CB6 1JF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CB6 1JF?
The latest median sold price is £330k based on 112 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CB6 1JF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 HMO licences, 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.