CB8 0BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Churchill Avenue, 1.2km from Studlands Park in Newmarket. Administratively it sits within Newmarket West ward and the West Suffolk constituency.
For families considering a move, CB8 0BU represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £292k, down 10.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CB8 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00152644 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCHILL AVENUE, CB8 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCHILL AVENUE, CB8 0BU.
247
49
£ 44,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB8 0BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 49, CB8 0BU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 10.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB8 0BU. 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
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 255,000
4 sales · Mean £ 252,500
Detached
£ 282,500
6 sales · Mean £ 272,291
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB8 0BU has low crime rates — 22 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.
school Local Schools
Laureate Community Academy
Paddocks Primary School
Newmarket Academy
Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy
St Louis Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- BP Connect - One Thousand Guineas Services0.4 km
- Exning Road Convenience Store0.6 km
- Valley Way Stores1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- NSDA Sports Club0.2 km
- Cherry Tree Newmarket0.6 km
- Exning Road Working Mens Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Greggs Newmarket East0.4 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd1.0 km
- YO! To Go1.0 km
- Montage1.0 km
- Smiffy's Cafe1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Valley Way Fish Shop1.0 km
- Sunlight Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- The Lime Indian Takeaway1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Co-Op0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newmarket2.1 km
- Dullingham6.0 km
- Kennett7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Fielden Way0.1 km
- Fielden Way0.1 km
- Roseberry Way0.1 km
- Halifax Way0.2 km
- Halifax Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CB80BU · Data under Open Government Licence