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Ely, United Kingdom
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Ely is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 19,090. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 19,090 |
| Population Density | 830 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.3996°, 0.2620° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.2 inches (563 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $52,659 |
| Median Age | 43.8 years |
About Ely
Ely is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 19,090. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ely vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Ely vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $52,659 |
| 30% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,659 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,013 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,737 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 50.9% |
| Public Transit | 2.8% |
| Work from Home | 34.9% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $440,693 |
| 56% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,316 |
| 13% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 69.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.5% |
| Housing Units | 7,636 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ely
Ely has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.9°C), the coldest is Jan (3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 732 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 830/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.3996°N, 0.2620°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in |
Ely has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (1.3").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.0% |
| 4% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 51.4% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 830/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.9 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 50.9% |
| Public Transit | 2.8% |
| Work from Home | 34.9% |
Schools in Ely
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Ely | - | - | - | - |
| Ely St John's Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Downham Feoffees Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Old Needham's School | - | - | - | - |
| Spring Meadow Infant School | - | - | - | - |
| Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| King's Ely Pre-Prep & Nursery | - | - | - | - |
| Kings Ely Boat Club | - | - | - | - |
| Isle of Ely Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Highfield Ely Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Lantern Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ely College | - | - | - | - |
| King's Ely Cherry Hill Site | - | - | - | - |
| King's Ely Senior School Site | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ely
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cam FM 97.2 | - | MP3 | |
| BIG BARN RADIO | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cambridge Radio | jazz, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - Love songs | love songs | MP3 | |
| Hospital Radio Colchester | - | MP3 | |
| Heart Cambridge 103.0 | hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LoversRockRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Heart Peterborough | charts, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio West Norfolk | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| KL1 Radio | 60s to 90s | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Ely
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s fen dwelling | ||||
| Adams Heritage Centre | ||||
| Anglesey Abbey | ||||
| Bottisham Airfield Museum | ||||
| Burwell Museum | ||||
| Cambridge Museum of Technology | ||||
| Cambridge Science Centre | ||||
| Chatteris Museum | ||||
| Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum | ||||
| Discover Downham Heritage | ||||
| Ely Museum | ||||
| Fitzwilliam Museum | ||||
| Fossils Galore | ||||
| March & District Museum | ||||
| Mildenhall Museum | ||||
| Milstein Exhibition Centre | ||||
| Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology | ||||
| Museum of Armed Police | ||||
| Museum of Classical Archaeology and Faculty of Classics, University of Cambridge | ||||
| Museum of Zoology | ||||
| National Horse Racing Museum | ||||
| Palace House: National Horseracing Museum | ||||
| Prickwillow Museum | ||||
| RAF Witchford Display of Memorabilia | ||||
| Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences | ||||
| Stretham Old Engine | ||||
| The Centre for Computing History | ||||
| The Douglas Finlay Museum of College Life | ||||
| The Museum of Cambridge | ||||
| The Polar Museum | ||||
| The Stained Glass Museum | ||||
| Waterbeach Military Heritage Museum | ||||
| Whipple Museum of the History Of Science |
Libraries in Ely
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbury Court Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bar Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barnwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bartlam Library / Quarry Whitehouse Auditorium | 0.0 | |||||
| Betty and Gordon Moore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cambridge Central Library and Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Cambridge University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chatteris Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cherry Hinton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Christ's College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Churchill College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cottenham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Downham Market Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ely Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Emmanuel College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Forbes Mellon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Girton College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gonville and Caius College Library and Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| Haddenham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Histon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Homerton College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hughes Hall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Littleport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maitland Robinson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| March Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mildenhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milton Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Murray Edwards College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newmarket Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newnham College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parker Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pembroke College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pepys Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Perne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Peterhouse Library and Theatre | 0.0 | |||||
| Queens' College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Quincentenary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| RAF Mildenhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Robinson College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rock Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shakeshaft Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sherlock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sidney Sussex Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Soham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Squire Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St John's College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Study Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Swifts Library & Meeting Room | 0.0 | |||||
| Taylor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Luzio Building | 0.0 | |||||
| The New Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Third Court Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Hub Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Willingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wren Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Zoology Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ely
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downham Market | |||||
| Ely Markets | |||||
| Food Park | |||||
| Market Square | |||||
| Newmarket Market | |||||
| Skylark Car Boot Sale | |||||
| Skylark Indoor Car Boot Sale |
Hotels in Ely
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ely
22 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ely
21 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Ely
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Ely
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ely
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ely
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ely
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ely
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ely
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ely
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ely
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ely
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemist Bbrewery | ||||
| Calverley's Brewery | ||||
| Cambridge Brewery | ||||
| Cambridge Moonshine | ||||
| Dojima Sake Brewery | ||||
| Hereward Brewery | ||||
| Milton Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Ely
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ely
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Ski & Board Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| InPiste | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Ely
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Luton Airport | LTN | Large Airport |
| London Stansted Airport | STN | Large Airport |
| Cambridge City Airport | CBG | Medium Airport |
| RAF Coningsby | QCY | Medium Airport |
| RAF Honington | BEQ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Lakenheath | LKZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Marham | KNF | Medium Airport |
| RAF Mildenhall | MHZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Wittering | - | Medium Airport |
| Wattisham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| (Duplicete)East Kirkby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Andrewsfield Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Armshold Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Audley End Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barnfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bedford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Benington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blue Tile Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boston Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Boughton North Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brickwall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Burnham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bury Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cardington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chatteris Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coldharbour Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coleman Green Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cottage Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cottered Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cowbit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | - | Small Airport |
| Crowland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dalkeith Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Decoy Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Duxford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Dysons Osiers Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| East Kirkby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| East Winch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elstree Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Exning Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ely
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ely Post Office | |
| Little Downham Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ely
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ely Cathedral | |
| Ely Cemetery Chapel | |
| Ely Islamic Centre | |
| Ely Methodist Church | |
| Gospel Hall | |
| Holy Cross Church | |
| Little Downham Baptist Chapel | |
| Prior Crauden's Chapel | |
| St Ethelreda | |
| St Leonard (Little Downham Parish Church) | |
| St Mary's Church | |
| St Michael and All Angels (Chettisham Parish Curch) | |
| St Peter In Ely | |
| The Chapel of the Infirmary | |
| The Countess Free Church | |
| The Lighthouse |
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14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ely
What is the population of Ely?
Ely has a population of 19,090 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 830 people per square mile, spread across 8.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.
Is Ely expensive to live in?
The median household income is $52,659, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $440,693 (56% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,316 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Ely?
Ely has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.2 inches.
How is the job market in Ely?
Ely has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,013. There are 1,737 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ely?
The median home value in Ely is $440,693. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,316. The homeownership rate is 69.5%.
How are the schools in Ely?
35.0% of adults in Ely hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 51.4% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Ely?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Ely is 7.6% White, 1.2% Black or African American, 2.6% Asian. 94% of residents speak only English at home. 4.2% of the population are military veterans. 4.1% of residents have a disability.