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Healthcare property finance in Ely

Ely's largest healthcare segment is 26 care homes, 35% of its registered premises, and 83% of its rated locations are Good or Outstanding, below the Cambridgeshire average. We arrange the property finance behind that local sector: purchase, refinance and development funding for Ely's surgeries, dental practices, pharmacies, clinics and care homes.

Financing healthcare property in Ely

We are a commercial finance brokerage for the medical and care sector. If you own or are buying a surgery, dental practice, pharmacy, clinic or care home in Ely, we arrange purchase finance, refinance to release equity or move off an expiring facility, and development funding for ground-up and conversion projects. A healthcare premises is valued partly on the bricks and mortar and partly on the business that trades from it, so we work with lenders that understand the sector rather than a general high-street bank.

Demand for medical and care space in Ely is underpinned by an ageing population, steady pressure on the primary care estate, and continued consolidation among dental and pharmacy groups, which keeps a regular flow of practice acquisitions, partnership buy-ins and care-home transactions across the town's 74 registered premises. On the wider local market, prices have been broadly flat over the past year, around a median of £340,000, a residential temperature check rather than a commercial figure, but useful backdrop when we assess a premises here.

For owner-occupiers, buying the premises you trade from turns rent into equity and gives you control of your largest fixed cost. For investors, premises let to a healthcare tenant on a long lease can offer durable, often partly reimbursement-backed income. Whether you are an owner-occupier buying in Ely, an investor with a healthcare tenant, or an operator refinancing, we will give you an honest read on the deal and the terms that fit the asset.

Commercial finance is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Any terms quoted are indicative and subject to status and valuation.

Ely's healthcare property profile

Across 74 CQC-registered care and healthcare premises, Ely's supply is led by 26 care homes, 14 pharmacies, 13 GP surgeries & medical centres.

Of the locations CQC has rated, 83% are Good or Outstanding, below the Cambridgeshire figure of 89%, and 3 locations hold an Outstanding rating (Queens Court and Guyatt House).

The residential and nursing services here carry around 999 registered beds, and the largest operators by location are Alchemy Pharmaceuticals Ltd (4), Mereside Medical (3), G P Homecare Limited (3), with multi-site groups running about 24% of premises and the rest in independent hands.

For owners and investors these are the premises we finance here: each is valued partly on the building and partly on the business that trades from it, so we place cases with lenders that understand the medical and care sector.

74Registered premises
Care homesLargest segment · UK-typical mix
83%Good or Outstanding · below Cambridgeshire (89%)
999Registered beds
63Distinct operators
24%Run by multi-site groups

Sector composition

  • Care homes26(35%)
  • Pharmacies14(19%)
  • GP surgeries13(18%)
  • Dental practices11(15%)
  • Supported living7(9%)
  • Clinics3(4%)
  • Hospitals2(3%)
  • Rehabilitation2(3%)

CQC rating mix

  • Outstanding3
  • Good31
  • Requires improvement7
  • Not yet rated33

83% Good or Outstanding among rated locations, below the Cambridgeshire average of 89%.

Contains public sector information from the Care Quality Commission, NHS England, Public Health Scotland, the Department of Health (Northern Ireland) and the NHS Business Services Authority, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures are derived from current CQC registrations and ratings, which can change between updates.

The Ely property market

£340,000
Median residential price
877
Sales in last 12 months
0.0%
Year on year
+8.8%
New-build premium

As supporting context for the area, prices in and around Ely have been broadly flat over the past year, across about 877 sales in the last twelve months. This is a residential temperature check on the area, not a measure of commercial healthcare values or transaction volume, but a steady local market is part of the backdrop when we assess a premises here.

Detached £455,000Semi-detached £300,000Terraced £278,500Flat £160,000

Recent local sales

16, REDSHANK CLOSE, CB7 5FG Semi-detached £300,000 Mar 2026
292, KINGS AVENUE, CB7 4PJ Flat £160,000 Mar 2026
146, DOBEDE WAY, CB7 5FN Flat £135,500 Mar 2026
50, YEOMANS WAY, CB6 1FL Terraced £270,000 Mar 2026
10, RIVER CLOSE, CB6 2AN Semi-detached £245,000 Mar 2026
84, CENTRE DRIVE, CB8 8AW Detached £335,000 Mar 2026

These figures are a residential local-market indicator drawn from Land Registry sold-price data, shown as general context for the area. They are not a measure of commercial or healthcare property values or transaction volume.

Care and healthcare premises in Ely

The premises we finance in Ely, listed by type as supporting detail. Names link to the official CQC record where available; each list is capped at 12 with a count of any beyond.

GP surgeries & medical centres (13)

Bottisham Medical Practice Cambridge, CB25 9DU Good · CQC
Cathedral Medical Centre Ely, CB6 1DN Good · CQC
Dr A J Wills & Partners Cambridge, CB25 0AE Good · CQC
Fowler de Pledge Cambridge, CB25 9HW Good · CQC
Priors Field Surgery Ely, CB6 2RB Good · CQC
St George's Medical Centre Ely, CB6 1JU Good · CQC
St Mary's Surgery Ely, CB7 4HF Good · CQC
Staploe Medical Centre Ely, CB7 5JD Good · CQC
Haddenham Surgery Ely, CB6 3TA Requires improvement · CQC
Waterbeach Surgery Cambridge, CB25 9LQ Requires improvement · CQC
Cambs GP Network Cambridge, CB25 9PB Not rated
Ely Ear Care Ely, CB7 4HU Not rated

and 1 more GP surgeries & medical centres in Ely.

Dental practices (10)

Broad Street Dental Care Ely, CB7 4AJ Not rated
Broad Street Dental Care Ely, CB7 4AJ Not rated
Burwell Dental Practice Cambridge, CB25 0AA Not rated
Enhance Dental Centre Ely, CB6 3NX Not rated
Hopvine House Dental Surgery Ely, CB7 5HJ Not applicable
Littleport Dental Surgery Ely, CB6 1NE Not applicable
Mydentist - Chequer Lane - Ely Cambridge, CB7 4LN Not rated
Mydentist - Chequer Lane - Ely Ely, CB7 4LN Not rated
Newnham Dental Practice Ely, CB7 4PE Not rated
St Mary's Street Dental Practice Ely, CB7 4ES Not rated

Pharmacies (14)

Boots Cambridgeshire, CB7 4PB Not rated
Bottisham Pharmacy Cambridge, CB25 9DQ Not rated
Fittleworth Medical Ltd Cambridgeshire, CB25 9FX Not rated
Haddenham Pharmacy Cambridgeshire, CB6 3XD Not rated
Jardines Pharmacy Cambridgeshire, CB25 0HD Not rated
St Mary'S Pharmacy Cambridgeshire, CB7 4EY Not rated
St. Georges Pharmacy Cambridgeshire, CB6 1JU Not rated
Staploe Pharmacy Cambridgeshire, CB7 5JD Not rated
Sutton Pharmacy Cambridgeshire, CB6 2RB Not rated
Tesco Instore Pharmacy Cambridgeshire, CB7 4DJ Not rated
Waterbeach Pharmacy Cambridgeshire, CB25 9HW Not rated
Wellbeing Pharmacy Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DN Not rated

and 2 more pharmacies in Ely.

Care homes (26)

Queens Court Cambridge, CB25 9DD Outstanding · CQC
Guyatt House Cambridge, CB25 0DU Outstanding · CQC
Hilton Park Care Centre Cambridge, CB25 9BX Good · CQC
Littleport Grange Ely, CB6 1HW Good · CQC
Hilton Park - Oaklands Cambridge, CB25 9BX Good · CQC
Hatley Court Cambridge, CB25 9ND Good · CQC
Soham Lodge Ely, CB7 5WZ Good · CQC
Waterbeach Lodge Cambridge, CB25 9NW Good · CQC
Lily House Ely, CB6 1SD Good · CQC
Vera James House Ely, CB6 1TA Good · CQC
Fair Haven Care Home Ely, CB7 5DZ Good · CQC
The Firs Residential Care Home Ely, CB6 2TD Good · CQC

and 14 more care homes in Ely.

Supported living services (7)

Guyatt House Care Cambridge, CB25 9PB Outstanding · CQC
Jasmine House - Ely Ely, CB6 1BA Good · CQC
Radis Community Care (Millbrook House) Ely, CB7 5HR Good · CQC
Radis Community Care (Ness Court ECH) Cambridge, CB25 0AB Good · CQC
Radis Community Care (Baird Lodge) Ely, CB7 4FF Requires improvement · CQC
Unified Home Care Ltd Cambridge, CB25 9PB Requires improvement · CQC
Westminster Homecare Limited – Independent Living Network Ely, CB7 4EX Requires improvement · CQC

Clinics (1)

Sarah Oakley Lactation Limited Ely, CB7 4UE Good · CQC

Hospitals (2)

CPFT at Princess of Wales Hospital Ely, CB6 1DN Not rated
Princess of Wales Hospital Ely, CB6 1DN Not rated

Rehabilitation centres (1)

Princess of Wales Hospital Ely, CB6 1DN Not rated

Contains public sector information from the Care Quality Commission, NHS England, Public Health Scotland, the Department of Health (Northern Ireland) and the NHS Business Services Authority, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Premises names link to the official CQC record where available. Ratings can change between updates.

Financing each type of premises in Ely

  • GP surgeries & medical centres. We arrange purchase, refinance and development finance for GP surgeries & medical centres in Ely through lenders that understand the sector. See GP surgery & medical centre finance.
  • Dental practices. We arrange purchase, refinance and development finance for dental practices in Ely through lenders that understand the sector. See Dental practice finance.
  • Pharmacies. We arrange purchase, refinance and development finance for pharmacies in Ely through lenders that understand the sector. See Pharmacy finance.
  • Care homes. We arrange purchase, refinance and development finance for care homes in Ely through lenders that understand the sector. See Care home & supported living finance.
  • Supported living services. We arrange purchase, refinance and development finance for supported living services in Ely through lenders that understand the sector. See Care home & supported living finance.
  • Clinics. We arrange purchase, refinance and development finance for clinics in Ely through lenders that understand the sector. See Clinic & healthcare premises finance.
  • Hospitals. We arrange purchase, refinance and development finance for hospitals in Ely through lenders that understand the sector. See Clinic & healthcare premises finance.
  • Rehabilitation centres. We arrange purchase, refinance and development finance for rehabilitation centres in Ely through lenders that understand the sector. See Clinic & healthcare premises finance.
FAQ

Ely healthcare property finance questions

Are property prices rising or falling in Ely?

On the latest local figures, prices in and around Ely have been broadly flat over the past year. That is a residential indicator from Land Registry sold-price data, shown as general context for the area, not a measure of commercial or healthcare property values. For healthcare premises, local patient demand and any NHS-backed income matter more than the wider price trend.

Is Ely a good place to invest in healthcare property?

Ely has 74 CQC-registered care and healthcare premises in our directory, which points to steady local demand for medical and care space. Premises let to a healthcare tenant on a long lease, or run as an owner-occupied practice, can offer durable and often partly reimbursement-backed income. Whether a specific deal stacks up depends on the premises, the tenant or trading business and your funding, and we are happy to give you an honest view. Commercial finance is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

How much does property cost in Ely?

As a guide to the wider local market, the median residential sale price in and around Ely is about £340,000. That is area context from Land Registry data, not a commercial or healthcare property figure; medical and care premises are valued on the building and the business that trades from it. Tell us about a specific premises and we will help you understand its value and the finance against it.

Can I finance a GP surgery or dental practice in Ely?

Yes. We arrange purchase, refinance and development funding for GP surgeries, dental practices, pharmacies, clinics and care homes in Ely, Cambridgeshire and across the UK. We work with lenders that understand the sector, including NHS reimbursement-backed lending for GP premises. Terms are indicative and subject to status and valuation. Commercial finance is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Where do your Ely figures come from?

Premises data comes from the Care Quality Commission care directory. Any local market figures are a residential indicator from Land Registry sold-price data, shown as general context for the area, not a measure of commercial or healthcare property values. Ratings and registration can change between updates, so always confirm on the official source.

Buying or refinancing in Ely?

Tell us about the property and we will come back with indicative terms. No obligation.