Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

GEORGE LAMBTON AVENUE, CB8 0BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEORGE LAMBTON AVENUE, CB8 0BN.

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Population

222

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB8 0BN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CB8 0BN has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 2.5% year-on-year.

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

CB8 0BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on George Lambton Avenue, 0.9km from Severalls in Newmarket. Administratively it sits within Newmarket East ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CB8 0BN is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £232k, down 2.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB8 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00152669 (shared with 4 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 0BN. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.3%
Asian / British Asian9.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 271,500

2 sales · Mean £ 271,500

Flat

£ 155,000

3 sales · Mean £ 154,500

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

CB8 0BN has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences61
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft7
Public order6
Shoplifting6

school Local Schools

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Newmarket Academy

Good799 pupils0.6 km
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St Louis Catholic Academy

Good332 pupils0.6 km
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Laureate Community Academy

Good248 pupils0.7 km
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Paddocks Primary School

Good188 pupils0.8 km
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Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy

Good329 pupils1.0 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket

Good175 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • BP Connect - One Thousand Guineas Services0.6 km
  • Argos0.9 km
  • Eric Tennant Quality Butchers1.0 km
  • Exning Road Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.9 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • NSDA Sports Club0.6 km
  • Cherry Tree Newmarket0.3 km
  • Exning Road Working Mens Club0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Greggs Newmarket East0.6 km
  • BLD Cafe Restaurant1.0 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.8 km
  • YO! To Go0.8 km
  • Mangiare Ristorante Italiano1.0 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • McDonald's0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Golden Horse0.9 km
  • Papa Johns0.9 km
  • Sunlight Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • Waitrose Limited0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newmarket1.7 km
  • Dullingham6.2 km
  • Kennett6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Elliot Close0.2 km
  • Elliot Close0.2 km
  • Doug Smith Close0.2 km
  • Doug Smith Close0.2 km
  • Wragg Drive0.3 km