CB8 8BX is a safe, established residential area on New Cheveley Road, 0.2km from Sidehill in Newmarket. Administratively it sits within Newmarket East ward and the West Suffolk constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. 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. Employment levels are high (52% 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 £227k, up 52.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CB8 8BX are sourced from Output Area E00165839 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW CHEVELEY ROAD, CB8 8BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW CHEVELEY ROAD, CB8 8BX.
374
42
£ 44,600 /yr
71%
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
No single demographic signal dominates CB8 8BX — age 42, 75% ownership, 14% 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 up 52.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB8 8BX. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 240,000
14 sales · Mean £ 228,163
Flat
£ 148,000
3 sales · Mean £ 147,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB8 8BX 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.
school Local Schools
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket
Ditton Lodge Primary School
St Louis Catholic Academy
Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Ali Supermarket0.8 km
- Argos1.0 km
- BP Oil UK Ltd - Hyperion Service Station0.8 km
- Eric Tennant Quality Butchers1.0 km
- New Look1.0 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Heath Court Hotel0.8 km
- Kings Restaurant & Events0.8 km
- Stable Lads Hostel0.7 km
- White Hart1.0 km
- Byerley House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Foresters Social Club0.8 km
- The Prince of Wales Public House0.4 km
- Unique0.9 km
- Waggon and Horses Public House0.9 km
- The Bull Public House0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- BLD Cafe Restaurant1.0 km
- Rose & Mango1.0 km
- Thai Street Cafe0.9 km
- The Graze Kitchen Limited0.9 km
- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Waitrose Limited1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Seahorse0.6 km
- The Kala Sheep0.7 km
- Victor Victoria Coffee Ltd0.8 km
- Golden Bowl1.0 km
- Rumbles0.9 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newmarket0.8 km
- Dullingham5.6 km
- Kennett6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Barry Lynham Drive0.1 km
- Barry Lynham Drive0.1 km
- Park0.1 km
- Park0.1 km
- Boleyn Walk0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CB88BX · Data under Open Government Licence