Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

CB8 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB8 0BW.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 46,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB8 0BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CB8 0BW has a significant social housing presence — 36% 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.

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

CB8 0BW is a safe, established residential area located 0.9km from Studlands Park in Newmarket. Administratively it sits within Newmarket North ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CB8 0BW is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for CB8 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00152666 (shared with 29 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 0BW. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

Crime around CB8 0BW is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences39
Shoplifting15
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Laureate Community Academy

Good248 pupils0.2 km
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Paddocks Primary School

Good188 pupils0.7 km
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Newmarket Academy

Good799 pupils0.8 km
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St Louis Catholic Academy

Good332 pupils1.2 km
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Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy

Good329 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Exning Road Convenience Store0.5 km
  • BP Connect - One Thousand Guineas Services0.1 km
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Halfords0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.5 km
  • YO! To Go0.5 km
  • Montage1.0 km
  • Greggs Newmarket East0.1 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Co-Op0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Studlands House Takeaway0.9 km
  • Sunlight Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • The Old Scotch Indian0.9 km
  • McDonald's0.6 km
  • Burger King0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • NSDA Sports Club0.3 km
  • Cherry Tree Newmarket0.5 km
  • Exning Road Working Mens Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newmarket2.2 km
  • Dullingham6.4 km
  • Kennett7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Depot Road0.2 km
  • Croft Road0.2 km
  • Croft Road0.2 km
  • Depot Road0.2 km
  • Laureate School Road0.3 km