Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

FRESHFIELDS, CB8 0EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRESHFIELDS, CB8 0EG.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB8 0EG 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.

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

Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 44, CB8 0EG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 15.5% year-on-year.

home £255,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB8 0EG is a safe, established residential area on Freshfields, 0.8km from Newmarket in Newmarket. Administratively it sits within Newmarket East ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

For families considering a move, CB8 0EG represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k, down 15.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB8 0EG are sourced from Output Area E00152648 (shared with 5 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 0EG. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.4%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 270,000

9 sales · Mean £ 253,222

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

4 sales · Mean £ 236,250

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

CB8 0EG has low crime rates — 30 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 offences85
Criminal damage and arson21
Public order15
Other theft10
Anti-social behaviour8

school Local Schools

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Newmarket Academy

Good799 pupils0.3 km
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Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy

Good329 pupils0.3 km
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Paddocks Primary School

Good188 pupils0.7 km
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St Louis Catholic Academy

Good332 pupils0.7 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket

Good175 pupils1.0 km
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Laureate Community Academy

Good248 pupils1.1 km
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Ditton Lodge Primary School

Good193 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • BP Connect - One Thousand Guineas Services1.0 km
  • Ali Supermarket0.9 km
  • Argos0.6 km
  • BP Oil UK Ltd - Hyperion Service Station0.9 km
  • Eric Tennant Quality Butchers0.6 km
  • + 28 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • NSDA Sports Club0.9 km
  • Cherry Tree Newmarket0.6 km
  • Foresters Social Club0.7 km
  • Newmarket Lawn Tennis Club0.7 km
  • Unique0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Heath Court Hotel0.9 km
  • Kings Restaurant & Events0.7 km
  • Stable Lads Hostel1.0 km
  • Byerley House1.0 km
  • White Hart0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Greggs Newmarket East1.0 km
  • BLD Cafe Restaurant0.6 km
  • Rose & Mango0.7 km
  • Thai Street Cafe0.7 km
  • The Graze Kitchen Limited0.6 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Co-Op0.9 km
  • Waitrose Limited0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Coffee World UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Delish Pizza0.6 km
  • The Kala Sheep0.9 km
  • Valley Way Fish Shop0.4 km
  • Victor Victoria Coffee Ltd0.7 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newmarket1.2 km
  • Dullingham5.5 km
  • Kennett7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Tannersfield Way0.3 km
  • Tannersfield Way0.3 km
  • School0.3 km
  • School0.3 km
  • Hospital0.3 km