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.
HETHERSETT CLOSE, CB8 7AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HETHERSETT CLOSE, CB8 7AT.
355
41
£ 46,900 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Laureate Community Academy
Exning Primary School
Paddocks Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The White Horse Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.8 km
- YO! To Go0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Studlands House Takeaway0.2 km
- The Old Scotch Indian0.2 km
- McDonald's0.9 km
- Burger King0.6 km
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
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: CB87AT · Data under Open Government Licence