Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

CB8 0LQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

393

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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: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British85.4%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences103
Criminal damage and arson23
Shoplifting19
Other theft16
Public order14

school Local Schools

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St Louis Catholic Academy

Good332 pupils0.3 km
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Newmarket Academy

Good799 pupils0.5 km
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Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy

Good329 pupils0.7 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket

Good175 pupils0.8 km
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Paddocks Primary School

Good188 pupils1.0 km
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Laureate Community Academy

Good248 pupils1.1 km
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Ditton Lodge Primary School

Good193 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Waitrose Limited0.4 km
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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