Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

SCALTBACK CLOSE, CB8 0BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCALTBACK CLOSE, CB8 0BT.

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Population

247

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

CB8 0BT is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

CB8 0BT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Scaltback Close, 1.1km from Studlands Park in Newmarket. Administratively it sits within Newmarket West ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

For families considering a move, CB8 0BT represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £166k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CB8 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00152644 (shared with 8 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 0BT. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.7%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 170,000

12 sales · Mean £ 164,633

Terraced

£ 150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 150,000

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

CB8 0BT has low crime rates — 27 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 offences32
Shoplifting8
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Laureate Community Academy

Good248 pupils0.1 km
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Paddocks Primary School

Good188 pupils0.5 km
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Newmarket Academy

Good799 pupils0.7 km
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Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy

Good329 pupils1.2 km
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St Louis Catholic Academy

Good332 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Exning Road Convenience Store0.5 km
  • BP Connect - One Thousand Guineas Services0.2 km
  • Londis1.0 km
  • Halfords0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.8 km
  • YO! To Go0.8 km
  • Montage1.0 km
  • Greggs Newmarket East0.2 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Co-Op0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Studlands House Takeaway1.0 km
  • Sunlight Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • The Old Scotch Indian1.0 km
  • McDonald's0.9 km
  • Burger King0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • NSDA Sports Club0.1 km
  • Cherry Tree Newmarket0.5 km
  • Exning Road Working Mens Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newmarket2.2 km
  • Dullingham6.2 km
  • Kennett7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Depot Road0.1 km
  • Fielden Way0.1 km
  • Fielden Way0.2 km
  • Depot Road0.2 km
  • Laureate School Road0.2 km