Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

BARRY LYNHAM DRIVE, CB8 8YU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARRY LYNHAM DRIVE, CB8 8YU.

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Population

374

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

71%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CB8 8YU — age 42, 75% ownership, 14% 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 8YU is a safe, established residential area on Barry Lynham Drive, 0.2km from Sidehill in Newmarket. Administratively it sits within Newmarket East ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

For families considering a move, CB8 8YU represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

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 £299k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB8 8YU are sourced from Output Area E00165839 (shared with 3 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 8YU. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

71%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 276,250

6 sales · Mean £ 274,082

Detached

£ 293,500

6 sales · Mean £ 300,916

Terraced

£ 205,000

1 sales · Mean £ 205,000

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

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

Violence and sexual offences22
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Ditton Lodge Primary School

Good193 pupils0.6 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket

Good175 pupils0.7 km
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St Louis Catholic Academy

Good332 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Ali Supermarket0.9 km
  • BP Oil UK Ltd - Hyperion Service Station0.9 km
  • Slimming World0.0 km
  • The Eagle Polish Deli1.0 km
  • Majestic Wine0.9 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Heath Court Hotel0.9 km
  • Kings Restaurant & Events0.9 km
  • Stable Lads Hostel0.8 km
  • Byerley House0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Foresters Social Club0.9 km
  • The Prince of Wales Public House0.5 km
  • Unique0.9 km
  • Waggon and Horses Public House0.9 km
  • The Bull Public House1.0 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Thai Street Cafe0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero1.0 km
  • Starbucks0.9 km
  • The Stable0.9 km
  • Newmarket Town FC0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Iceland1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Seahorse0.7 km
  • The Kala Sheep0.8 km
  • Victor Victoria Coffee Ltd0.9 km
  • Rumbles0.9 km
  • Seahorse Fish n Grill0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newmarket0.8 km
  • Dullingham5.6 km
  • Kennett6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Barry Lynham Drive0.1 km
  • Barry Lynham Drive0.1 km
  • Park0.2 km
  • Park0.2 km
  • Boleyn Walk0.2 km