Built-up area in East Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.416, 0.186 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 48 82 |
| Population: | 424 |
| Dialling code: | 01353 (Ely) |
Coveney is a small, low‑lying village and civil parish in East Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England, perched on a slight rise in the surrounding flat fenland. The village sits in the heart of the Fens and its little crest, often called Coveney Hill, gives unusually wide views over drained farmland and, on a clear day, across to Ely and its cathedral.
Locally the character is agricultural - arable farming and drainage management shape both the landscape and economy - and the settlement has medieval roots with a handful of historic buildings and converted farmsteads. Socially it feels like a close‑knit rural community, with village events and a quiet, pastoral way of life while still being within reach of larger market towns for services and commuting.