Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

LACEYS LANE, CB8 7HN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LACEYS LANE, CB8 7HN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

264

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 46,900 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB8 7HN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
workEmployment
9/10
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6/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CB8 7HN — age 42, 75% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 9.7% year-on-year.

home £254,545 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £254k, down 9.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB8 7HN are sourced from Output Area E00152571 (shared with 5 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 7HN. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 230,000

39 sales · Mean £ 230,654

Detached

£ 312,500

2 sales · Mean £ 312,500

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

CB8 7HN has low crime rates — 23 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 offences19
Shoplifting12
Burglary4
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Exning Primary School

Outstanding219 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The White Swan Public House0.5 km
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.3 km
  • The White Horse Inn0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Londis0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Rumbles0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newmarket3.7 km
  • Dullingham6.7 km
  • Kennett8.5 km