Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

VICTORIA COTTAGES, CB8 8YE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA COTTAGES, CB8 8YE.

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

282

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

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.

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10/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CB8 8YE — age 54, 88% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 8YE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Victoria Cottages, 0.1km from Thorns in Wickhambrook. Administratively it sits within Whepstead & Wickhambrook ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB8, CB8 8YE offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB8 8YE are sourced from Output Area E00153713 (shared with 13 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 8YE. The average age is 54.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 295,000

2 sales · Mean £ 295,000

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

CB8 8YE has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Wickhambrook Primary Academy

Outstanding189 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Grove Farm0.7 km
  • Wickhambrook Stores0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Greyhound Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newmarket12.5 km
  • Kennett12.8 km
  • Dullingham13.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Thorns Close0.0 km
  • Thorns Close0.0 km
  • The Meadows0.1 km
  • Thorns Corner0.1 km
  • Thorns Corner0.1 km