ElyCB7
East Cambridgeshire · East of England
# CB7 (Ely), East of England CB7 presents a mixed investment profile characterised by modest capital appreciation alongside stronger rental returns. Five-year price growth of 1.0% CAGR contrasts with rent growth of 4.8% CAGR, suggesting favourable conditions for buy-to-let investors relative to capital gainers. The district's trajectory score of 52.9/100 places it at the 66th percentile nationally, indicating moderate market strength. At the pre-cursor gentrification stage, CB7 shows early-stage demographic changes, supported by 1.3% population growth over five years. These metrics indicate a market where rental yields may compensate for slower capital appreciation, though growth rates remain below national averages. Market participants should consider the divergence between capital and rental trends when evaluating medium-term strategy.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.3% per year
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What's changing in Ely · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.9 points this month to 52/100, driven mainly by safety.
63 planning applications submitted in CB7 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme, 2 demolition.
- To discharge Conditions 3 (Archaeology), 4 (Contamination), 5 (CEcMP), 6 (Proposed footway), 7 (Tree Protection), 9 (Soft Landscaping) and 10 (Biodiversity Improvements) of decision 25/00848/FUL dated 23 October 2025 for Proposed residential development comprising 3 No. four bedroom bungalows along with associated accesses, parking, turning & site worksFeb 2026 · pending
- Erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension (following demolition of existing side extension) and installation of 2no. entrance gates and pillars with associated works to include addition of solar panels and changes to fenestrationJun 2026 · pending
- To Vary Condition 1 (Approved Plans) of previously approved decision 25/00169/FUL dated 10 June 2025 for demolition of existing building and development of six dwellings and garages. Site works and access pointsApr 2026 · pending
Ely (CB7) common questions
Is Ely up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Ely (CB7) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 52/100 (Strong), in the top 39% of districts nationally. The score is down 6.5 points over the last 12 months.
Is Ely safe?
Ely has a safety score of 36/100 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 (CB7) is £273k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Ely?
The median monthly rent in Ely (CB7) is £1,159 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Ely?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Ely (CB6), Billericay (CM12), Crowborough (TN6), Cambridge (CB25), Newmarket (CB8). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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