Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

DURHAM WAY, CB8 0DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DURHAM WAY, CB8 0DN.

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Population

226

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CB8 0DN — age 52, 81% ownership, 18% 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 0DN is a sought-after residential area on Durham Way, 1.5km from Newmarket in Newmarket. Administratively it sits within Newmarket West ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB8, CB8 0DN offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 81% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £339k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB8 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00152649 (shared with 10 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 0DN. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 323,000

1 sales · Mean £ 323,000

Detached

£ 355,000

1 sales · Mean £ 355,000

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

CB8 0DN has low crime rates — 18 incidents 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 offences24
Shoplifting8
Burglary4
Other theft4
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Paddocks Primary School

Good188 pupils0.0 km
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Newmarket Academy

Good799 pupils0.5 km
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Laureate Community Academy

Good248 pupils0.6 km
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Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy

Good329 pupils0.9 km
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St Louis Catholic Academy

Good332 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • BP Connect - One Thousand Guineas Services0.6 km
  • Exning Road Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Valley Way Stores0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • NSDA Sports Club0.4 km
  • Cherry Tree Newmarket0.5 km
  • Newmarket Lawn Tennis Club1.0 km
  • Exning Road Working Mens Club0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Greggs Newmarket East0.6 km
  • Montage0.8 km
  • Smiffy's Cafe0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Valley Way Fish Shop0.7 km
  • Sunlight Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • The Lime Indian Takeaway0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newmarket1.9 km
  • Dullingham5.7 km
  • Kennett7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Halifax Way0.1 km
  • Halifax Way0.1 km
  • Roseberry Way0.2 km
  • Primary School0.3 km
  • Primary School0.3 km