Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

WESTON WAY, CB8 7SF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTON WAY, CB8 7SF.

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Population

234

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,900 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB8 7SF 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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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 45, CB8 7SF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 12.7% year-on-year.

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

CB8 7SF is a safe, established residential area on Weston Way, 1.1km from Severalls in Newmarket. Administratively it sits within Newmarket North ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

For families considering a move, CB8 7SF represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £236k, down 12.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB8 7SF are sourced from Output Area E00152661 (shared with 8 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 7SF. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 111,000

6 sales · Mean £ 121,833

Semi-Detached

£ 258,750

2 sales · Mean £ 258,750

Terraced

£ 220,000

3 sales · Mean £ 227,666

Detached

£ 382,500

6 sales · Mean £ 396,500

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

CB8 7SF has low crime rates — 21 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 offences29
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary5
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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Laureate Community Academy

Good248 pupils0.8 km
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St Louis Catholic Academy

Good332 pupils0.8 km
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Newmarket Academy

Good799 pupils0.9 km
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Paddocks Primary School

Good188 pupils1.1 km
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Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy

Good329 pupils1.4 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket

Good175 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Exning Road Convenience Store0.6 km
  • BP Connect - One Thousand Guineas Services0.6 km
  • Halfords0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.5 km
  • YO! To Go0.5 km
  • Montage0.9 km
  • Greggs Newmarket East0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Co-Op0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Sunlight Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • McDonald's0.5 km
  • Burger King0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • NSDA Sports Club0.8 km
  • Cherry Tree Newmarket0.6 km
  • Exning Road Working Mens Club0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newmarket2.1 km
  • Kennett6.5 km
  • Dullingham6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Wragg Drive0.1 km
  • Wragg Drive0.1 km
  • Elliot Close0.2 km
  • Elliot Close0.2 km
  • St Felix School0.2 km