Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

HETHERSETT CLOSE, CB8 7AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HETHERSETT CLOSE, CB8 7AT.

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Population

355

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 46,900 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CB8 7AT is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 41.7% year-on-year.

home £251,227 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB8 7AT is a safe, established residential area on Hethersett Close, 0.3km from Studlands Park in Newmarket. Administratively it sits within Newmarket North ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £251k, down 41.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB8 7AT are sourced from Output Area E00152657 (shared with 4 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 7AT. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.5%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 253,375

8 sales · Mean £ 266,218

Terraced

£ 205,000

12 sales · Mean £ 207,208

Semi-Detached

£ 175,000

1 sales · Mean £ 175,000

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

CB8 7AT has low crime rates — 34 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 offences57
Criminal damage and arson8
Vehicle crime7
Possession of weapons6
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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Laureate Community Academy

Good248 pupils0.9 km
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Exning Primary School

Outstanding219 pupils1.3 km
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Paddocks Primary School

Good188 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The White Horse Inn0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.8 km
  • YO! To Go0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Studlands House Takeaway0.2 km
  • The Old Scotch Indian0.2 km
  • McDonald's0.9 km
  • Burger King0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Londis0.2 km
  • Halfords0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newmarket3.1 km
  • Dullingham7.1 km
  • Kennett7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Studland Park Centre0.2 km
  • Studland Park Centre0.2 km
  • Mill Reef Close0.2 km
  • Community Centre0.2 km
  • Mill Reef Close0.2 km