Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

CB8 7LE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB8 7LE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

266

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 46,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 37% social renting, CB8 7LE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

CB8 7LE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Exning in West Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Exning ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CB8 7LE is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 55 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CB8 7LE are sourced from Output Area E00152568 (shared with 22 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 7LE. The average age is 54.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

CB8 7LE has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Exning Primary School

Outstanding219 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Londis0.7 km
  • Londis0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Rumbles0.7 km
  • Studlands House Takeaway0.7 km
  • The Old Scotch Indian0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.7 km
  • The White Horse Inn0.4 km
  • The White Swan Public House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newmarket3.9 km
  • Dullingham7.5 km
  • Kennett7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • George Gibson Close0.1 km
  • George Gibson Close0.1 km
  • Glanely Gardens0.2 km
  • Glanely Gardens0.2 km
  • Memorial0.3 km