Houses for sale in Ely, Cambridgeshire


House Prices in Ely

Properties in Ely have an average house price of £352k and had 2,586 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Ely is an area in Cambridgeshire with 28,965 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £2.77M.


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Property price trends in Ely

According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Ely sold for £349,476 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 39,242 sales logged over the past 31 years.

Prices have held fairly steady over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £353,645, values are broadly unchanged.

Looking back five years, average prices are up about 7.2% since 2021, a gain of around £23,605 in cash terms.

Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £273,178, so the typical sold price has climbed about 27.9% since then, roughly 2.5% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace edges up closer to 4%.

Frequently asked questions about Ely


What is the average price for a property for sale in Ely?

The average price for a property for sale in Ely is £352,054. This amount is 11% lower than the average price in Cambridgeshire. There are more than 10,000 property listings for sale in Ely.


What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Ely?

The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Ely are Fordham & Isleham at an average of £472,333, Isleham at an average of £406,026 and Downham Villages at an average of £405,582.


What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Ely?

The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Ely are Littleport at an average of £275,865, Littleport East at an average of £280,485 and Littleport West at an average of £281,113.


Which train stations are available in or near Ely?

Some of the train stations available in or near Ely are Ely, Littleport and Shippea Hill.


Property Price Paid in Ely by Year

The average sold property price by year was:

Year Average Sold Price Price Change
Sold Properties More information
2026 £349,476
Price increase
0,4%
65 Properties
2025 £348,033
Price decrease
-2%
825 Properties
2024 £354,580
Price increase
0,3%
841 Properties
2023 £353,645
Price increase
4%
855 Properties
2022 £341,170
Price increase
4%
1,206 Properties
2021 £325,871
Price increase
3%
1,474 Properties
2020 £317,275
Price increase
3%
1,002 Properties
2019 £307,400
Price increase
8%
1,099 Properties
2018 £282,465
Price decrease
-0,4%
1,243 Properties
2017 £283,699
Price increase
4%
1,127 Properties
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

Property Price per Property Type in Ely

Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.

The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:

Property Type Average Sold Price Sold Properties
Semi Detached House £307,311.00 724 Semi Detached Houses
Terraced House £275,841.00 699 Terraced Houses
Detached House £461,639.00 1,006 Detached Houses
Flat £195,522.00 157 Flats
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

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