CB8 0DQ is a safe, established residential area on Fairhaven Way, 1.4km from Studlands Park in Newmarket. Administratively it sits within Newmarket West ward and the West Suffolk constituency.
For families considering a move, CB8 0DQ represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £255k, up 65.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CB8 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00152645 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRHAVEN WAY, CB8 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRHAVEN WAY, CB8 0DQ.
303
41
£ 44,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB8 0DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CB8 0DQ's 64% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 65.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB8 0DQ. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
2 sales · Mean £ 210,000
Detached
£ 275,000
3 sales · Mean £ 292,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB8 0DQ has low crime rates — 24 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
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 Services0.4 km
- Exning Road Convenience Store0.4 km
- Valley Way Stores0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- NSDA Sports Club0.2 km
- Cherry Tree Newmarket0.4 km
- Exning Road Working Mens Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Greggs Newmarket East0.4 km
- Montage0.7 km
- Smiffy's Cafe0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Valley Way Fish Shop0.8 km
- Sunlight Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- The Lime Indian Takeaway0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newmarket1.9 km
- Dullingham5.9 km
- Kennett7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Roseberry Way0.1 km
- Halifax Way0.2 km
- Halifax Way0.2 km
- Fielden Way0.2 km
- Fielden Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CB80DQ · Data under Open Government Licence