Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

MERIDIAN GARDENS, CB8 7FD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERIDIAN GARDENS, CB8 7FD.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 46,900 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB8 7FD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CB8 7FD is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £357k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 10.3% year-on-year.

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

CB8 7FD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Meridian Gardens, 0.5km from Severalls in Newmarket. Administratively it sits within Newmarket East ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

CB8 7FD is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £357k, down 10.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB8 7FD are sourced from Output Area E00152665 (shared with 14 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 7FD. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.4%
Asian / British Asian9.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 357,500

18 sales · Mean £ 360,388

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

CB8 7FD has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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St Louis Catholic Academy

Good332 pupils0.7 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket

Good175 pupils0.9 km
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Newmarket Academy

Good799 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Ali Supermarket0.8 km
  • BP Oil UK Ltd - Hyperion Service Station0.8 km
  • The Eagle Polish Deli0.9 km
  • Majestic Wine0.8 km
  • QD Stores0.9 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa0.2 km
  • Heath Court Hotel0.7 km
  • Stable Lads Hostel0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Waggon and Horses Public House0.9 km
  • The Bull Public House0.9 km
  • The Golden Lion Public House0.9 km
  • The Horseshoes0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Thai Street Cafe0.9 km
  • Mangiare Ristorante Italiano0.8 km
  • Cortado Espresso Bar0.9 km
  • Greggs plc0.9 km
  • HmmBurger0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Waitrose Limited0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Seahorse0.8 km
  • Rumbles0.9 km
  • Seahorse Fish n Grill1.0 km
  • Papa Johns0.8 km
  • New Ocean City Chinese Takeaway0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newmarket1.6 km
  • Kennett5.8 km
  • Dullingham6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • St Agnes Church0.2 km
  • St Agnes Church0.2 km
  • Abington Place0.4 km
  • Abington Place0.4 km