CB8 8DL is a well-regarded residential area on Rous Road, 0.2km from Newmarket in Newmarket. Administratively it sits within Newmarket East ward and the West Suffolk constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CB8 8DL offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £425k.
Census 2021 statistics for CB8 8DL are sourced from Output Area E00152496 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROUS ROAD, CB8 8DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROUS ROAD, CB8 8DL.
270
36
£ 44,600 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB8 8DL 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.
Area Character
CB8 8DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB8 8DL. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 425,000
2 sales · Mean £ 425,000
Detached
£ 460,000
2 sales · Mean £ 460,000
Semi-Detached
£ 515,000
3 sales · Mean £ 495,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB8 8DL is moderate at 79 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket
St Louis Catholic Academy
Ditton Lodge Primary School
Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy
Newmarket Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Ali Supermarket0.1 km
- Argos0.3 km
- BP Oil UK Ltd - Hyperion Service Station0.2 km
- Eric Tennant Quality Butchers0.3 km
- New Look0.4 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa0.8 km
- Heath Court Hotel0.2 km
- Kings Restaurant & Events0.3 km
- Stable Lads Hostel0.2 km
- Byerley House0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Foresters Social Club0.3 km
- The Prince of Wales Public House0.3 km
- Unique0.3 km
- Waggon and Horses Public House0.2 km
- Jockey Club Rooms0.4 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- BLD Cafe Restaurant0.3 km
- Rose & Mango0.5 km
- Thai Street Cafe0.2 km
- The Graze Kitchen Limited0.3 km
- Turkoman bar and grill0.5 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.2 km
- Waitrose Limited0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Coffee World UK Ltd0.7 km
- Delish Pizza0.6 km
- Seahorse0.2 km
- The Kala Sheep0.3 km
- Victor Victoria Coffee Ltd0.3 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newmarket0.8 km
- Dullingham5.7 km
- Kennett6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Oakfield Surgery0.2 km
- Oakfield Surgery0.2 km
- Vicarage Road0.2 km
- Vicarage Road0.2 km
- Fred Archer Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CB88DL · Data under Open Government Licence