East Cambridgeshire

Local authority district in Cambridgeshire, England

Coordinates:	52.33, 0.27
OS grid ref:	TL 54 73

The district of East Cambridgeshire lies in eastern Cambridgeshire, dominated by low-lying fenland and the slightly raised historic Isle of Ely. Flat fields criss-crossed by drainage channels and rivers such as the Great Ouse and the Lark give it a distinctive watery, agricultural landscape that includes important nature reserves like Wicken Fen.

Its principal town, Ely, is dominated by the striking cathedral which anchors a medieval centre, museums and seasonal cultural events; other market towns such as Littleport, Soham and Burwell retain strong local identities. The area's history as the once-isolated Isle of Ely, with medieval and fenland stories, shapes local heritage and draws visitors interested in architecture and wildlife.

Economically the district remains largely agricultural - arable crops, vegetables and historic sugar‑beet processing - supplemented by small-scale industry, tourism and commuters travelling into Cambridge and beyond. Community life is often centred on village halls, farmers' markets and outdoor pursuits on the waterways and reserves, with strong local traditions of conservation and birdwatching.

East Cambridgeshire postcode districts

Most populated places in East Cambridgeshire

Places in East Cambridgeshire

Aldreth Built-up area
Ashley Built-up area
Barway Built-up area
Bottisham Built-up area
Brinkley Built-up area
Burrough Green Built-up area
Burwell Built-up area
Cheveley Built-up area
Chippenham Built-up area
Chittering Built-up area
Coveney Built-up area
Down Field Built-up area
Downham Parish
Downham Villages Ward
Ely Built-up area
Fordham Built-up area
Haddenham Built-up area
Isleham Built-up area
Littleport Built-up area
Lode Built-up area
Mepal Built-up area
Prickwillow Built-up area
Soham Built-up area
Stetchworth Built-up area
Stretham Built-up area
Sutton Built-up area
Swaffham Bulbeck Built-up area
Swaffham Prior Built-up area
Wicken Built-up area
Wilburton Built-up area
Witcham Built-up area
Witchford Built-up area