# CB6 (Ely), East of England CB6 recorded modest price growth of 1.9% annually over five years, trailing the broader market, whilst rental growth outpaced this at 2.9% per annum. Population expansion remained constrained at 0.4% over the same period. The district's trajectory score of 45.4/100 places it in the 23rd percentile nationally, indicating below-average growth dynamics. Currently in a latent gentrification stage, CB6 demonstrates characteristics typical of established market areas with limited momentum. The divergence between rental and capital growth suggests investor yields may be more attractive than appreciation prospects. These metrics indicate a relatively stable but slow-moving market requiring careful assessment against individual investment criteria.
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- 1Property prices up 1.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 2.9% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.4% per year
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What's changing in Ely · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.6 points this month to 44/100, driven mainly by safety.
68 planning applications submitted in CB6 over the last six months, including 8 new build residential schemes proposing 260 homes, 3 change of use, 1 demolition.
- Non material amendment to previously approved 20/00360/RMM for Reserved Matters for appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for the construction of 258 dwellings and associated infrastructure following outline planning application 13/00785/ESO (Orchards Green Phase 3)Feb 2026 · Decided
- To discharge Condition 7 (Biodiversity Improvements) of decision 24/01239/FUL dated 29th January 2025 for change of use from dwelling and annexe to 2 no dwellings and associated works - retrospectiveMar 2026 · pending
- Change of use from builders yard to residential dwelling and residential curtilageApr 2026 · pending
Ely (CB6) common questions
Is Ely up and coming?
Ely (CB6) has a trajectory score of 44/100 (Average), placing it in the top 82% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 0.6 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Ely safe?
Ely has a safety score of 27/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Ely?
The average property price in Ely (CB6) is £233k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Ely?
The median monthly rent in Ely (CB6) is £917 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Ely?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Crowborough (TN6), Ely (CB7), Abbey Wood (SE2), Billericay (CM12), Chatteris (PE16). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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