Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

WILLIE SNAITH ROAD, CB8 7FA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLIE SNAITH ROAD, CB8 7FA.

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Population

261

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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: CB8 7FA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CB8 7FA has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 7FA is a mixed residential area on Willie Snaith Road, 0.6km from Studlands Park in Newmarket. Administratively it sits within Newmarket North ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CB8 7FA is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for CB8 7FA are sourced from Output Area E00152666 (shared with 29 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 7FA. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around CB8 7FA is moderate at 66 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 offences33
Shoplifting15
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft12
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Laureate Community Academy

Good248 pupils0.5 km
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Paddocks Primary School

Good188 pupils1.0 km
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Newmarket Academy

Good799 pupils1.1 km
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St Louis Catholic Academy

Good332 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Exning Road Convenience Store0.8 km
  • BP Connect - One Thousand Guineas Services0.4 km
  • Londis0.7 km
  • Halfords0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.3 km
  • YO! To Go0.3 km
  • Greggs Newmarket East0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Co-Op0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Studlands House Takeaway0.7 km
  • The Old Scotch Indian0.7 km
  • McDonald's0.4 km
  • Burger King0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • NSDA Sports Club0.6 km
  • Cherry Tree Newmarket0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newmarket2.5 km
  • Dullingham6.7 km
  • Kennett6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Court0.2 km
  • Kings Court0.3 km
  • Park & Ride0.3 km
  • Victoria Way0.4 km
  • Victoria Way0.4 km