Side-by-side comparison of CB5 Cambridge and CB6 Ely covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
CB6 is the more affordable option at £335,000 median vs £425,000 in CB5. CB5 has lower recorded crime (1,742 vs 2,641 offences over 13 months). CB5 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | CB5 Cambridge | CB6 Ely |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £425,000 | £335,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,467 | £2,485 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,742 | 2,641 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 78.9 | 51.1 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 98.9 | 80.9 |
| EPC Median Score | 73.0 | 71.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.