Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

LARK HILL, CB8 8RT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARK HILL, CB8 8RT.

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Population

226

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

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Employed

36%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CB8 8RT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 89% 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. Property prices are trending down 23.6% year-on-year.

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

CB8 8RT is a sought-after residential area on Lark Hill in Moulton (West Suffolk). Administratively it sits within Kentford & Moulton ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB8, CB8 8RT offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £386k, down 23.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB8 8RT are sourced from Output Area E00152680 (shared with 5 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 8RT. The average age is 54.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 386,500

20 sales · Mean £ 440,672

Semi-Detached

£ 335,000

1 sales · Mean £ 335,000

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

CB8 8RT has low crime rates — 5 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.

Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Moulton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Outstanding197 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • New Moulton Stores0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Packhorse Inn0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kennett3.3 km
  • Newmarket5.0 km
  • Dullingham9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Lark Hill0.2 km
  • Lark Hill0.2 km
  • Crossroads0.4 km
  • Crossroads0.5 km