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Property Price Trends
Chippenham Rd, Fordham, Ely, Cambridgeshire
CB7 5NU East Cambridgeshire District
What are the historical property price trends?
Explore the yearly trends in property prices for the CB7 postcode district in the UK. Stay informed and make smart real estate decisions based on the accurate, analysed data.
Property Price Trends
CB7

Most Expensive Property
£700,000
22 Church Road, CB7 5XT
Sold: 22 August 2022

Cheapest Property
£120,000
10 Snowdrop Walk, CB7 7AE
Sold: 25 February 2022

£349,000
The average house price in East Cambridgeshire was £349,000 in November 2024 (provisional), up 8.8% from November 2023. This was higher than the rise in the East of England (2.0%) over the same period.
£1,009
Private rents rose to an average of £1,009 in December 2024, an annual increase of 8.2% from £932 in December 2023. This was slightly lower than the rise in the East of England (8.4%) over the year.
£304,000
The average price paid by first-time buyers was £304,000 in November 2024 (provisional). This was 9.8% higher than the average of £277,000 in November 2023 (revised).
£351,000
For homes bought with a mortgage, the average house price was £351,000 in November 2024 (provisional). This was 9.4% higher than the average of £321,000 in November 2023 (revised).
Data last updated: 17 Feb 2025. Data extracted from ONS housing prices/rents: inflation and price indices by local authority (East Cambridgeshire, E07000009). Rent estimates are provisional, and are for the latest 2 months.
Local House Price Trends
Have property prices been rising or falling in CB7 5NU?
The graph below shows the five-year capital growth figures for properties for the CB7 postcode district. Figures show year-on-year capital growth and not accumulative growth over the five-year period.
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Regional Property Analysis
What trends is the property market seeing in Cambridgeshire?
Homebuyers
For homebuyers in Cambridgeshire, the property market is currently experiencing a steady increase in house prices. According to the latest data, the average house price in Cambridge (CB1) is £499,000, showing a 3.5% increase compared to last year. In areas like Ely (CB7) and St Neots (PE19), prices are also on the rise, making it a competitive market for buyers. There is a good availability of properties in popular areas like Huntingdon (PE29) and Peterborough (PE1), offering a range of options for homebuyers. The popularity of Cambridgeshire as a place to live and work continues to drive demand for housing, making it a desirable location for those looking to buy a home.
Renters
Rent prices in Cambridgeshire are also seeing an upward trend, with the average rent in areas like Cambridge (CB2) reaching £1,300 per month. In towns like Wisbech (PE13) and March (PE15), rental prices are more affordable, ranging from £600 to £800 per month. There is a good availability of rental properties in popular areas like Ely (CB6) and Huntingdon (PE29), offering a range of options for renters. The demand for rental properties in Cambridgeshire remains high, especially in areas close to universities and major employers, making it a competitive market for renters.
Investors
For investors looking to enter the property market in Cambridgeshire, there are opportunities to achieve good returns. With house prices on the rise, investing in areas like Cambridge (CB5) and Peterborough (PE4) can yield significant capital growth over time. Rental yields in popular areas like Huntingdon (PE29) and St Neots (PE19) are also attractive, ranging from 4% to 5%. The availability of properties for investment purposes is good in Cambridgeshire, with a mix of buy-to-let homes and properties suitable for renovation projects. The growing popularity of the area as a hub for innovation and technology makes it an appealing choice for investors looking for long-term growth potential.
Homebuyers
For homebuyers in Cambridgeshire, the property market is currently experiencing a steady increase in house prices. According to the latest data, the average house price in Cambridge (CB1) is £499,000, showing a 3.5% increase compared to last year. In areas like Ely (CB7) and St Neots (PE19), prices are also on the rise, making it a competitive market for buyers. There is a good availability of properties in popular areas like Huntingdon (PE29) and Peterborough (PE1), offering a range of options for homebuyers. The popularity of Cambridgeshire as a place to live and work continues to drive demand for housing, making it a desirable location for those looking to buy a home.


Renters
Rent prices in Cambridgeshire are also seeing an upward trend, with the average rent in areas like Cambridge (CB2) reaching £1,300 per month. In towns like Wisbech (PE13) and March (PE15), rental prices are more affordable, ranging from £600 to £800 per month. There is a good availability of rental properties in popular areas like Ely (CB6) and Huntingdon (PE29), offering a range of options for renters. The demand for rental properties in Cambridgeshire remains high, especially in areas close to universities and major employers, making it a competitive market for renters.
Investors
For investors looking to enter the property market in Cambridgeshire, there are opportunities to achieve good returns. With house prices on the rise, investing in areas like Cambridge (CB5) and Peterborough (PE4) can yield significant capital growth over time. Rental yields in popular areas like Huntingdon (PE29) and St Neots (PE19) are also attractive, ranging from 4% to 5%. The availability of properties for investment purposes is good in Cambridgeshire, with a mix of buy-to-let homes and properties suitable for renovation projects. The growing popularity of the area as a hub for innovation and technology makes it an appealing choice for investors looking for long-term growth potential.

Last updated on 30 Apr 2025. Property market analysis is based on official data, and interpreted using neural networks (machine learning model), and subject to our Terms and Conditions.
Yield for CB7 5NU
Estimated yield for property investors
3.01%
Yield
The estimated yield for the CB7 5NU postcode area is 3.01%, compared to the national average yield of 3.8%.
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Property sales
What houses have been sold in CB7 5NU?
The recently sold properties table lists homes around CB7 5NU that have been recorded by HM Land Registry, and their sold prices.
Price paid information is not personal, but property-related information. All commercial transactions, sales that have not been lodged with HM Land Registry or sales that were not for full market value are excluded.
Date | Price | Property Address | Property Type | Estate Type |
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23 October 2023 | £257,500 | 13 Centre Road, Soham, Ely, CB7 5AU | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
24 November 2023 | £175,000 | 10 Qua Fen Common, Soham, Ely, CB7 5DH | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
27 October 2023 | £310,000 | 1 Gadwall Way, Soham, Ely, CB7 5GQ | Terraced | Freehold |
19 February 2024 | £650,000 | 5 Station Road, Fordham, Ely, CB7 5LW | Other | Freehold |
29 February 2024 | £183,000 | 5 Coral Place, Soham, Ely, CB7 5PQ | Terraced | Freehold |
14 February 2024 | £600,000 | 25b Beck Road, Isleham, Ely, CB7 5SA | Detached | Freehold |
21 February 2024 | £370,000 | Isleham Marina 82 Sandpiper Fen Bank, Isleham, Ely, CB7 5SL | Detached | Freehold |
26 April 2018 | £477,000 | 2a Houghtons Lane, Isleham, Ely, CB7 5SR | Other | Freehold |
23 September 2022 | £665,000 | Williams House Soham Road, Stuntney, Ely, CB7 5TL | Detached | Freehold |
16 November 2023 | £439,950 | Willowside House, 2 Barcham Road, Soham, Ely, CB7 5TU | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
14 May 2021 | £180,000 | The Paddocks Barway, Ely, CB7 5UB | Other | Freehold |
24 August 2023 | £405,000 | 21 Hasse Road, Soham, Ely, CB7 5UW | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
16 September 2022 | £200,000 | 61 Northfield Park, Soham, Ely, CB7 5XA | Terraced | Freehold |
22 August 2022 | £700,000 | 22 Church Road, Wicken, Ely, CB7 5XT | Detached | Freehold |
24 July 2023 | £330,000 | 16 Church Road, Wicken, Ely, CB7 5XT | Detached | Freehold |
14 September 2023 | £280,000 | 18 Church Road, Wicken, Ely, CB7 5XT | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
29 February 2024 | £520,000 | Beach House, 6 Lower Road, Wicken, Ely, CB7 5YA | Detached | Freehold |
17 August 2023 | £280,000 | 53 Dobede Way, Soham, Ely, CB7 5ZJ | Terraced | Freehold |
17 August 2023 | £280,000 | 53 Dobede Way, Soham, Ely, CB7 5ZJ | Terraced | Freehold |
Nearby sold properties | ||||
30 November 2023 | £135,000 | 16 Flat 3 Fore Hill, Ely, CB7 4AF | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
04 August 2023 | £290,000 | 19 Dovehouse Close, Ely, CB7 4BY | Detached | Freehold |
21 July 2023 | £465,000 | 1a Dovehouse Close, Ely, CB7 4BY | Detached | Freehold |
24 January 2024 | £220,000 | 53 Morton Close, Ely, CB7 4FD | Terraced | Freehold |
17 February 2023 | £600,000 | Unit 21 The Dock, Ely, CB7 4GS | Other | Freehold |
01 March 2024 | £410,000 | 35 Monarch Way, Ely, CB7 4JP | Detached | Freehold |
13 October 2023 | £256,000 | 238 Kings Avenue, Ely, CB7 4PJ | Terraced | Freehold |
08 December 2023 | £371,000 | 29 St Martins Walk, Ely, CB7 4QF | Terraced | Freehold |
21 November 2023 | £230,000 | The Hoist Flat 5 The Vineyards, Ely, CB7 4QG | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
15 March 2024 | £395,000 | Salix Main Street, Prickwillow, Ely, CB7 4UN | Detached | Freehold |
24 March 2023 | £129,762 | 59 Bishops Field, Fordham, Ely, CB7 6AA | Other | Freehold |
26 January 2023 | £356,995 | 53 Bishops Field, Fordham, Ely, CB7 6AA | Detached | Freehold |
20 December 2022 | £290,000 | 33 Perch Chase, Soham, Ely, CB7 6AJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
28 October 2022 | £285,500 | 10 Perch Chase, Soham, Ely, CB7 6AJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
31 October 2022 | £285,000 | 8 Perch Chase, Soham, Ely, CB7 6AJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
16 December 2022 | £285,000 | 27 Perch Chase, Soham, Ely, CB7 6AJ | Terraced | Freehold |
19 January 2023 | £315,000 | 35 Perch Chase, Soham, Ely, CB7 6AJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
27 February 2023 | £435,000 | 88 Perch Chase, Soham, Ely, CB7 6AJ | Detached | Freehold |
25 February 2022 | £120,000 | 10 Snowdrop Walk, Isleham, Ely, CB7 7AE | Terraced | Leasehold |
Please note that house prices for properties sold in and around CB7 5NU during this period do not reflect current values of properties in this postcode area, they are the prices paid at the time of sale. Prices paid is property price data for single residential property sales in England and Wales, sold on the market at full market value, and lodged with the Land Registry for registration.
For more information about the statistical data sets contained on this page, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets.
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Data on this page contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Property data and analysis from PropertyData.co.uk.
Statistical Data Sets
Statistics extracted are from the UK House Price Index, published each month from HM Land Registry, and broken down into Country, Region, and County level.
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