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.
Properties for sale in Ely
Neighbourhoods in Ely
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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
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £349,476 | 0,4% |
65 Properties |
| 2025 | £348,033 | -2% |
825 Properties |
| 2024 | £354,580 | 0,3% |
841 Properties |
| 2023 | £353,645 | 4% |
855 Properties |
| 2022 | £341,170 | 4% |
1,206 Properties |
| 2021 | £325,871 | 3% |
1,474 Properties |
| 2020 | £317,275 | 3% |
1,002 Properties |
| 2019 | £307,400 | 8% |
1,099 Properties |
| 2018 | £282,465 | -0,4% |
1,243 Properties |
| 2017 | £283,699 | 4% |
1,127 Properties |
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 |
Transport in Ely
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