Is CB8 0BH a safe place to live?

Yes, CB8 0BH is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 26 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in CB8 0BH?

The average property price in CB8 0BH is currently around £235k.

What is the population of CB8 0BH?

The population for the CB8 0BH area is approximately 261 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

GORDON RICHARDS CLOSE, CB8 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORDON RICHARDS CLOSE, CB8 0BH.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CB8 0BH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10

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2/10

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5/10

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6/10

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7/10

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3/10

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6/10

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4/10

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8/10

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Area Character

With 36% social renting, CB8 0BH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB8 0BH is a safe, established residential area on Gordon Richards Close, 1.0km from Studlands Park in Newmarket. Administratively it sits within Newmarket North ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CB8 0BH is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB8 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00152666 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB8 0BH. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%

Asian / British Asian1.9%

Black / African / Caribbean1.9%

Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 222,500

6 sales · Mean £ 217,166

Semi-Detached

£ 219,500

1 sales · Mean £ 219,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CB8 0BH has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences40

Shoplifting14

Criminal damage and arson10

Public order7

Other theft7

school Local Schools

Laureate Community Academy

Good248 pupils0.3 km

Paddocks Primary School

Good188 pupils0.7 km

Newmarket Academy

Good799 pupils0.8 km

St Louis Catholic Academy

Good332 pupils1.1 km

Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy

Good329 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

Exning Road Convenience Store0.4 km
BP Connect - One Thousand Guineas Services0.2 km
Halfords0.7 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby

Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.5 km
YO! To Go0.5 km
Montage0.9 km
Greggs Newmarket East0.2 km

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Supermarkets

2 nearby

Tesco0.5 km
Co-Op0.4 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby

Sunlight Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
McDonald's0.6 km
Burger King0.7 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby

NSDA Sports Club0.3 km
Cherry Tree Newmarket0.4 km
Exning Road Working Mens Club0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Newmarket2.1 km
Dullingham6.4 km
Kennett6.9 km

Bus Stops

Croft Road0.1 km
Croft Road0.1 km
Depot Road0.2 km
Doug Smith Close0.2 km
Doug Smith Close0.2 km