CB8 0LQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Newmarket in Newmarket. Administratively it sits within Newmarket East ward and the West Suffolk constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CB8 0LQ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CB8 0LQ are sourced from Output Area E00152672 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB8 0LQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB8 0LQ.
393
42
£ 46,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 70% social renting, CB8 0LQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB8 0LQ. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB8 0LQ is moderate at 58 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
St Louis Catholic Academy
Newmarket Academy
Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket
Paddocks Primary School
Laureate Community Academy
Ditton Lodge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- NSDA Sports Club1.0 km
- Cherry Tree Newmarket0.6 km
- Foresters Social Club0.7 km
- Unique0.6 km
- Waggon and Horses Public House0.5 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Ali Supermarket0.6 km
- Argos0.4 km
- BP Oil UK Ltd - Hyperion Service Station0.6 km
- Eric Tennant Quality Butchers0.5 km
- New Look0.6 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa0.9 km
- Heath Court Hotel0.6 km
- Kings Restaurant & Events0.7 km
- Stable Lads Hostel0.7 km
- Byerley House1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- BLD Cafe Restaurant0.5 km
- Rose & Mango0.8 km
- Thai Street Cafe0.5 km
- The Graze Kitchen Limited0.6 km
- Turkoman bar and grill0.6 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
- Waitrose Limited0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Coffee World UK Ltd0.8 km
- Delish Pizza0.7 km
- Seahorse0.8 km
- The Kala Sheep0.8 km
- Valley Way Fish Shop0.8 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newmarket1.2 km
- Dullingham5.9 km
- Kennett6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Tannersfield Way0.2 km
- Tannersfield Way0.2 km
- Hospital0.3 km
- Hospital0.3 km
- The Guineas Bus Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CB80LQ · Data under Open Government Licence