Ely West
Strong on safety, weaker on schools
This public area guide compares Ely West in East Cambridgeshire using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Ely West a good place to live?
Ely West may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while flood risk is around the national middle range. School performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in East Cambridgeshire below.
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Ely West at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
Watch out for
- School performance appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Ely West
Crime rate
Crime rate
10.82 per 1,000 people
Percentile
80th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Ely West
House prices
Average sold price
£389,792
Percentile
72nd percentile nationally
House prices are above the national middle range.
Schools in Ely West
Flood risk in Ely West
Transport in Ely West
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Ely West a good place to live?
Ely West may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while flood risk is around the national middle range. School performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Ely West safe?
Ely West ranks in the 80th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Ely West?
The average sold price is £389,792, with house prices in the 72nd percentile nationally.
How are schools in Ely West?
Schools rank in the 27th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Ely West?
Nearby public profiles include Stretham in East Cambridgeshire and Fordham & Isleham in East Cambridgeshire.