CB8 0BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on George Lambton Avenue, 0.9km from Severalls in Newmarket. Administratively it sits within Newmarket East ward and the West Suffolk constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CB8 0BN is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £232k, down 2.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CB8 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00152669 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GEORGE LAMBTON AVENUE, CB8 0BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEORGE LAMBTON AVENUE, CB8 0BN.
222
45
£ 46,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB8 0BN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CB8 0BN has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 2.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB8 0BN. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 271,500
2 sales · Mean £ 271,500
Flat
£ 155,000
3 sales · Mean £ 154,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB8 0BN has low crime rates — 24 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.
school Local Schools
Newmarket Academy
St Louis Catholic Academy
Laureate Community Academy
Paddocks Primary School
Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- BP Connect - One Thousand Guineas Services0.6 km
- Argos0.9 km
- Eric Tennant Quality Butchers1.0 km
- Exning Road Convenience Store0.3 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- NSDA Sports Club0.6 km
- Cherry Tree Newmarket0.3 km
- Exning Road Working Mens Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Greggs Newmarket East0.6 km
- BLD Cafe Restaurant1.0 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.8 km
- YO! To Go0.8 km
- Mangiare Ristorante Italiano1.0 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- McDonald's0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Golden Horse0.9 km
- Papa Johns0.9 km
- Sunlight Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-Op0.7 km
- Waitrose Limited0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newmarket1.7 km
- Dullingham6.2 km
- Kennett6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Elliot Close0.2 km
- Elliot Close0.2 km
- Doug Smith Close0.2 km
- Doug Smith Close0.2 km
- Wragg Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CB80BN · Data under Open Government Licence