CB8 7NA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Cotton End Road, 0.2km from Exning in West Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Exning ward and the West Suffolk constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CB8 7NA is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 55 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £837k, down 72.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CB8 7NA are sourced from Output Area E00152568 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COTTON END ROAD, CB8 7NA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTON END ROAD, CB8 7NA.
266
55
£ 46,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in CB8 7NA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 72.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB8 7NA. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 460,000
1 sales · Mean £ 460,000
Terraced
£ 908,750
4 sales · Mean £ 964,375
Detached
£ 670,000
1 sales · Mean £ 670,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB8 7NA has low crime rates — 9 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.
school Local Schools
Exning Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Londis0.6 km
- Londis0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Rumbles0.6 km
- Studlands House Takeaway0.8 km
- The Old Scotch Indian0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Wheatsheaf Inn0.6 km
- The White Horse Inn0.4 km
- The White Swan Public House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newmarket3.9 km
- Dullingham7.5 km
- Kennett7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Glanely Gardens0.1 km
- Glanely Gardens0.2 km
- George Gibson Close0.2 km
- George Gibson Close0.2 km
- Memorial0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CB87NA · Data under Open Government Licence