Postcode report
CB6 3BZ Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About CB6 3BZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
CB6 3BZ 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 3BZ, then scores the surrounding small area 71/100 - top 15% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CB6 3BZ are health and local prosperity, while property market signals 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 3BZ is based on East Cambridgeshire 004 Census 2021. It covers 8,613 residents, 177 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 64% owner-occupied, 23% privately rented, 12% 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 10/10.
For property prices near CB6 3BZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CB6 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £330k from 114 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 3BZ can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 5 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 6 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CB6 3BZ 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 3BZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 HMO licences, 3 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 3BZ
Is CB6 3BZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 71/100 (top 15% 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 3BZ?
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 3BZ?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near CB6 3BZ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 6 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for CB6 3BZ?
LocaleIQ matched CB6 3BZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CB6 3BZ?
The latest median sold price is £330k based on 114 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CB6 3BZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 HMO licences, 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.