Town comparison
Beck Row vs Ely
Which is better to live in? 9.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Beck Row is about 28% cheaper on average. For families, Beck Row edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Beck Row
£283,026
Ely
£394,089
Crime Rate
Beck Row
N/A
Ely
45.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beck Row
100.0%
Ely
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Beck Row
312.8
Ely
400.6
EPC Rating
Beck Row
71.2
Ely
71.2
Median Income
Beck Row
£31,962
Ely
£31,962
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Beck Row is £283,026, which is 28% less than Ely at £394,089. The most affordable entry point in Beck Row is a flat at £157,000, while in Ely it is a flat at £220,262.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Ely (£492,385 vs £340,682).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Beck Row prices grew faster — 48% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Beck Row and Ely at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandBeck Row has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Ely. Beck Row has 1 schools in total, while Ely has 5.
Beck Row School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ely School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Beck Row | Ely |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ely offers faster average downloads at 400.6 Mbps, compared to 312.8 Mbps in Beck Row. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92% of premises in Beck Row and 92.2% in Ely. Gigabit availability stands at 54% in Beck Row and 76.3% in Ely.
Ely is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (401 vs 313 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Beck Row are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.2 (band C) versus 71.2 (band C) in Ely. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,224 in Beck Row and £1,224 in Ely. 64.2% of homes in Beck Row have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Ely.
Beck Row has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 64.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,962 in Beck Row and £31,962 in Ely. The median age is 44.5 in Beck Row and 44.5 in Ely. Employment rates stand at 61.5% in Beck Row and 61.5% in Ely. Owner-occupancy is 64.1% in Beck Row versus 64.1% in Ely.
| Indicator | Beck Row | Ely |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,129 | 19,185 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,962 | £31,962 |
| Employment Rate | 61.5% | 61.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.1% | 64.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 31.8% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Beck Row and Ely?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Beck Row or Ely?
Is Beck Row or Ely safer?
Which has better schools, Beck Row or Ely?
Which has faster broadband, Beck Row or Ely?
Keep exploring