Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

QUEENSWAY, CB8 7EU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENSWAY, CB8 7EU.

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Population

605

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 46,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
workEmployment
9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 36, CB8 7EU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 6.9% year-on-year.

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

CB8 7EU is a safe, established residential area on Queensway, 0.5km from Exning in Exning. Administratively it sits within Exning ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

For families considering a move, CB8 7EU represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £261k, down 6.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB8 7EU are sourced from Output Area E00152572 (shared with 10 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 7EU. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 250,000

7 sales · Mean £ 248,857

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

1 sales · Mean £ 220,000

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

CB8 7EU has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences28
Burglary9
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour6

school Local Schools

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Exning Primary School

Outstanding219 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The White Swan Public House0.2 km
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.3 km
  • The White Horse Inn0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Londis0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Rumbles0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newmarket4.1 km
  • Dullingham7.1 km
  • Kennett8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • School0.2 km
  • School0.2 km
  • Dennis Terrace0.5 km
  • Dennis Terrace0.5 km