CB8 0DB is a sought-after residential area on Sefton Way in Newmarket. Administratively it sits within Newmarket West ward and the West Suffolk constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £331k, up 26.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CB8 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00152637 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEFTON WAY, CB8 0DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEFTON WAY, CB8 0DB.
243
46
£ 44,600 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CB8 0DB spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. £331k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 26.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB8 0DB. The average age is 46.4. 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
£ 297,500
8 sales · Mean £ 302,500
Detached
£ 316,000
5 sales · Mean £ 324,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB8 0DB has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Paddocks Primary School
Laureate Community Academy
Newmarket Academy
Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy
St Louis Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- BP Connect - One Thousand Guineas Services0.7 km
- Valley Way Stores0.8 km
- Exning Road Convenience Store0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- NSDA Sports Club0.5 km
- Cherry Tree Newmarket0.7 km
- Exning Road Working Mens Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Greggs Newmarket East0.7 km
- Smiffy's Cafe0.8 km
- Montage1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Valley Way Fish Shop0.8 km
- Sunlight Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- The Lime Indian Takeaway0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newmarket2.0 km
- Dullingham5.7 km
- Kennett7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Halifax Way0.2 km
- Halifax Way0.2 km
- Roseberry Way0.2 km
- Fielden Way0.4 km
- Fielden Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CB80DB · Data under Open Government Licence