CB8 0EP is a sought-after residential area on Edinburgh Road, 1.2km 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 0EP offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £398k.
Census 2021 statistics for CB8 0EP are sourced from Output Area E00152649 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDINBURGH ROAD, CB8 0EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDINBURGH ROAD, CB8 0EP.
226
52
£ 44,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CB8 0EP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB8 0EP. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 430,000
2 sales · Mean £ 430,000
Detached
£ 335,000
1 sales · Mean £ 335,000
Terraced
£ 280,000
1 sales · Mean £ 280,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB8 0EP has low crime rates — 19 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
Paddocks Primary School
Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy
Laureate Community Academy
St Louis Catholic Academy
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- BP Connect - One Thousand Guineas Services0.6 km
- Exning Road Convenience Store0.3 km
- Powters Ltd1.0 km
- Valley Way Stores0.5 km
- Al Hidayah Asian Grocery Limited1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- NSDA Sports Club0.5 km
- Cherry Tree Newmarket0.3 km
- Newmarket Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km
- Newmarket Operatic Music & Dramatic0.9 km
- Exning Road Working Mens Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Greggs Newmarket East0.6 km
- Montage0.5 km
- Smiffy's Cafe0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Valley Way Fish Shop0.5 km
- Golden Horse0.9 km
- Newmarket Kebab House1.0 km
- No 2 Wellington Street1.0 km
- Sunlight Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newmarket1.6 km
- Dullingham5.7 km
- Kennett7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Primary School0.1 km
- Primary School0.1 km
- Windsor Road0.2 km
- Windsor Road0.2 km
- Drinkwater Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CB80EP · Data under Open Government Licence