Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

SNAILWELL ROAD, CB8 7NU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SNAILWELL ROAD, CB8 7NU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

182

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB8 7NU 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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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CB8 7NU's 55% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

CB8 7NU is a safe, established residential area on Snailwell Road, 1.4km from Snailwell in East Cambridgeshire. Administratively it sits within Fordham & Isleham ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

For families considering a move, CB8 7NU represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CB8 7NU are sourced from Output Area E00090983 (shared with 13 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 7NU. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.2%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 44%
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 2025-11)

CB8 7NU has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Elior UK PLC At British Racing School0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newmarket3.4 km
  • Kennett5.4 km
  • Dullingham8.1 km