Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

GLEBE DRIVE, CB8 7FQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLEBE DRIVE, CB8 7FQ.

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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
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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 7FQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £417k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 38.2% year-on-year.

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

CB8 7FQ is a safe, established residential area on Glebe Drive, 0.7km from Exning in Exning. Administratively it sits within Exning ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

For families considering a move, CB8 7FQ 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £417k, up 38.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB8 7FQ 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 7FQ. 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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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 437,995

61 sales · Mean £ 424,919

Terraced

£ 206,826

3 sales · Mean £ 229,550

Semi-Detached

£ 264,950

7 sales · Mean £ 279,781

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

CB8 7FQ has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences21
Other theft9
Burglary6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Exning Primary School

Outstanding219 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Londis0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Rumbles0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The White Swan Public House0.4 km
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.5 km
  • The White Horse Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newmarket4.3 km
  • Dullingham7.2 km
  • Kennett8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Dennis Terrace0.3 km
  • Dennis Terrace0.3 km
  • School0.4 km
  • School0.4 km