Hitches Street, Littleport, Ely
House prices, sold prices and local information for CB6 1PL.
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At a glance
20 property sales on Hitches Street, Littleport, Ely have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £110,500. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £102,375. Average sale prices rose from £105,500 in 2016 to £110,500 in 2026 (+5%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 69% below the Ely average of £357,090 over the same period. 7 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 7 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 60% flat, 30% terraced, 10% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Hitches Street range from £84,000 to £400,000. 38% of homes sold here were freehold and 62% leasehold. Of 160 streets in Ely with at least two sales in the last year, Hitches Street ranks 160th for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on Hitches Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CB6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 38% freehold and 62% leasehold across 21 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 12 | £102,375 | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Terraced | 6 | £153,917 | 24 Oct 2022 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £372,500 | 17 Nov 2022 |
Sold prices on Hitches Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 12, Empire Granary, 15, Hitches Street CB6 1PL | 27 Jul 2026 | £125,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 9, Empire Granary, 15, Hitches Street CB6 1PL | 9 Jan 2026 | £96,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, Empire Granary, 15, Hitches Street CB6 1PL | 17 Nov 2023 | £112,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, Empire Granary, 15, Hitches Street CB6 1PL | 9 Jun 2023 | £113,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 11, Empire Granary, 15, Hitches Street CB6 1PL | 12 Dec 2022 | £121,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Hitches Street CB6 1PL | 17 Nov 2022 | £400,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Hitches Street CB6 1PL | 24 Oct 2022 | £170,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Hitches Street CB6 1PL | 10 Jun 2022 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 3, Empire Granary, 15, Hitches Street CB6 1PL | 19 Apr 2022 | £98,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 12, Empire Granary, 15, Hitches Street CB6 1PL | 18 Oct 2019 | £119,995 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 13, Empire Granary, 15, Hitches Street CB6 1PL | 23 Aug 2019 | £97,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11A, Hitches Street CB6 1PL | 7 Dec 2018 | £139,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 12, Empire Granary, 15, Hitches Street CB6 1PL | 28 Sep 2018 | £97,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Hitches Street CB6 1PL | 3 Aug 2018 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 11, Empire Granary, 15, Hitches Street CB6 1PL | 13 Jul 2018 | £100,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Hitches Street CB6 1PL | 21 Jan 2018 | £345,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 1, Empire Granary, 15, Hitches Street CB6 1PL | 9 Jun 2017 | £92,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1, Hitches Street CB6 1PL | 17 Feb 2017 | £123,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 14, Empire Granary, 15, Hitches Street CB6 1PL | 1 Nov 2016 | £86,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 9, Empire Granary, 15, Hitches Street CB6 1PL | 7 Sep 2016 | £84,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Hitches Street CB6 1PL | 5 Feb 2016 | £146,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 12, Empire Granary, 15, Hitches Street | £97,000 (Sep 2018) → £119,995 (Oct 2019) → £125,000 (Jul 2026) | +29% over 8 yrs |
| Flat 9, Empire Granary, 15, Hitches Street | £84,000 (Sep 2016) → £96,000 (Jan 2026) | +14% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 1, Empire Granary, 15, Hitches Street | £92,000 (Jun 2017) → £113,000 (Jun 2023) | +23% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 11, Empire Granary, 15, Hitches Street | £100,000 (Jul 2018) → £121,000 (Dec 2022) | +21% over 4 yrs |
| 8, Hitches Street | £345,000 (Jan 2018) → £400,000 (Nov 2022) | +16% over 5 yrs |
| 1, Hitches Street | £123,000 (Feb 2017) → £170,000 (Oct 2022) | +38% over 6 yrs |
| 7, Hitches Street | £146,500 (Feb 2016) → £165,000 (Aug 2018) | +13% over 2 yrs |
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Schools near Hitches Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Academy Littleport 547 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Inadequate Report | 0.6 mi |
| Highfield Littleport Academy 162 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 2–19 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Littleport Community Primary School 406 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Millfield Primary School 416 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Littleport station 0.6 mi · 11 min walk
- Ely station 4.9 mi · 1 hr 37 min walk
- Shippea Hill station 4.9 mi · 1 hr 38 min walk
GP surgeries
- St. George's Medical Centre
2A Parsons Lane, Littleport, Ely · 0.3 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Main Street Littleport · 0.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Wisbech Road Littleport · 0.3 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Littleport BP · 0.9 mi
- Spar PFS EG - OTM - Ely · 2.9 mi
Pharmacies
- St. Georges Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Wellbeing Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Granby Street (dental Surgery) · 0.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 59.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 31.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 817 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,770 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 48% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 48% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 71% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 82% | 92% |
Share of homes across East Cambridgeshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Hitches Street
Ethnic group
| Here | East Cambridgeshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.5% | 94.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.7% | 0.7% |
Religion
| Here | East Cambridgeshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 45.3% | 48.5% |
| No religion | 44% | 42.9% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | – |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | East Cambridgeshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 88.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 15.5% | 11.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | East Cambridgeshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 26.5% | 35% |
| No qualifications | 21.6% | 16.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.6% | 16.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.9% | 13.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.7% | 9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| Other qualifications | 3.5% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | East Cambridgeshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.6% | 48.3% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 35.1% |
| Fair health | 12% | 12.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | East Cambridgeshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.1% | 39.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 27.8% | 34.9% |
| No cars or vans in household | 17% | 12% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 13.1% | 14% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of East Cambridgeshire.
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