Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

CHALONER WAY, CB8 7GL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHALONER WAY, CB8 7GL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

515

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 46,900 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CB8 7GL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 37% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CB8 7GL is a safe, established residential area on Chaloner Way, 0.7km from Studlands Park in Newmarket. Administratively it sits within Newmarket North ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CB8 7GL offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £464k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB8 7GL are sourced from Output Area E00152658 (shared with 10 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 7GL. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.6%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 554,975

10 sales · Mean £ 508,865

Semi-Detached

£ 364,950

9 sales · Mean £ 368,205

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

CB8 7GL has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences16
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Laureate Community Academy

Good248 pupils0.7 km
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Paddocks Primary School

Good188 pupils1.2 km
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Exning Primary School

Outstanding219 pupils1.2 km
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Newmarket Academy

Good799 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • BP Connect - One Thousand Guineas Services0.8 km
  • Londis0.3 km
  • Halfords0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • NSDA Sports Club0.9 km
  • The White Horse Inn0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Greggs Newmarket East0.8 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.9 km
  • YO! To Go0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Studlands House Takeaway0.3 km
  • The Old Scotch Indian0.3 km
  • Burger King0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newmarket2.9 km
  • Dullingham6.7 km
  • Kennett7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Brickfield Stud0.2 km
  • Brickfield Stud0.2 km
  • Community Centre0.2 km
  • Community Centre0.2 km
  • Mill Reef Close0.3 km