Living in Ely, Cambridgeshire
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Local administration around Ely
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Nearest GP surgeries to Ely
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Surgery | 37 St. Marys Street, Ely | 0.2 mi | 01353 663434 |
| Cathedral Medical Centre | Princess of Wales Hosp, Lynn Road, Ely | 1.1 mi | 01353 669923 |
| St. George's Medical Centre | 2a Parsons Lane, Littleport, Ely | 4.3 mi | 01353 864100 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Ely
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots | Market Street, Ely | 0.1 mi | |
| St Mary's Pharmacy | 64 St Marys Street, Ely | 0.2 mi | 01353 662226 |
| Tesco Instore Pharmacy | Tesco Superstore, Angel Drove, Ely | 0.6 mi | 03456 779256 |
| Wellbeing Pharmacy | Princess of Wales Hospital, Lynn Road, Ely | 1.1 mi | 01353 664820 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Ely
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Surgery | 26 St. Marys Street, Ely | 0.1 mi | |
| Chequer Hall Dental Practice | 6 Chequer Lane, Ely | 0.1 mi | |
| Enhance Dental | 68 St. Marys Street, Ely | 0.2 mi | |
| Broad Street (dental Surgery) | 9 Broad Street, Ely | 0.3 mi | |
| Lynn Road (dental Surgery) | Lynn Road, Ely | 1.1 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Ely
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12, LONGCHAMP DRIVE | £535,000 | Detached | Jul 2026 |
| 23, VICTORIA STREET | £310,000 | Terraced | Jul 2026 |
| 17, TOWER COURT | £330,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 126, HENLEY WAY | £305,000 | Semi-detached | Jun 2026 |
| 33, ROSLYN COURT, LISLE LANE | £345,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 35, BRIMSTONE DRIVE | £442,500 | Detached | Jun 2026 |
| 5, KINGDON AVENUE | £300,000 | Detached | Jun 2026 |
| 3, LARK BANK | £220,000 | Semi-detached | May 2026 |
| 14, WILLIAMS CLOSE | £518,000 | Detached | May 2026 |
| 56, ALLEN ROAD | £290,000 | Terraced | May 2026 |
Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Schools in Ely
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lantern Community Primary School | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| Ely St John's Community Primary School | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| Isle of Ely Primary School | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Spring Meadow Infant School | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School | Good | 0.9 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ely College | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
Broadband in Ely
Local Amenities in Ely
Parks & Green Spaces
- Pitch 0.1 mi
- City of Ely Bowls Club 0.2 mi
- Cherry Hill 0.3 mi
- Playground 0.3 mi
- Park 0.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Waitrose 0.2 mi
- ALDI 0.3 mi
- Sainsbury's 0.4 mi
- Tesco 0.6 mi
- Co-op Food 4.4 mi
Train Stations
- Ely Rail Station 0.6 mi
- Littleport Rail Station 4.9 mi
Airports
- Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip 2.4 mi
- Kingfisher's Bridge Airstrip 4.8 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Boots 0.1 mi
- St Mary's Pharmacy 0.2 mi
- St Mary's Surgery 0.2 mi
- Tesco Pharmacy 0.6 mi
- Princess of Wales Hospital 1.1 mi
Area Profile for Ely
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