Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

VINCENT CLOSE, CB8 7AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VINCENT CLOSE, CB8 7AW.

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Population

238

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Avg Age

34

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

With 67% economic activity and an average age of 34, CB8 7AW is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.

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

CB8 7AW is a safe, established residential area on Vincent Close, 0.2km from Studlands Park in Newmarket. Administratively it sits within Newmarket North ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CB8 7AW offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £232k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB8 7AW are sourced from Output Area E00152659 (shared with 3 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 7AW. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 52%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

2 sales · Mean £ 240,000

Terraced

£ 187,500

2 sales · Mean £ 187,500

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

CB8 7AW has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences60
Shoplifting15
Criminal damage and arson12
Vehicle crime11
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Laureate Community Academy

Good248 pupils0.8 km
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Paddocks Primary School

Good188 pupils1.4 km
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Newmarket Academy

Good799 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • BP Connect - One Thousand Guineas Services0.8 km
  • Londis0.5 km
  • Halfords0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • NSDA Sports Club1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Greggs Newmarket East0.8 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.5 km
  • YO! To Go0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • McDonald's0.6 km
  • Burger King0.3 km
  • Studlands House Takeaway0.5 km
  • The Old Scotch Indian0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op1.0 km
  • Tesco0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newmarket2.9 km
  • Kennett6.9 km
  • Dullingham7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Persimmon Walk0.1 km
  • Persimmon Walk0.1 km
  • Nimbus Way0.2 km
  • Nimbus Way0.2 km
  • Studland Park Centre0.4 km