CB8 8GQ is a safe, established residential area on Barley Close, 0.5km from Newmarket in Newmarket. Administratively it sits within Newmarket East ward and the West Suffolk constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CB8 8GQ offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.
Census 2021 statistics for CB8 8GQ are sourced from Output Area E00152504 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARLEY CLOSE, CB8 8GQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARLEY CLOSE, CB8 8GQ.
360
36
£ 44,600 /yr
68%
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
CB8 8GQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 37% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB8 8GQ. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 237,500
4 sales · Mean £ 248,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB8 8GQ has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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
Ditton Lodge Primary School
St Louis Catholic Academy
Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy
Newmarket Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Ali Supermarket0.5 km
- Argos0.6 km
- BP Oil UK Ltd - Hyperion Service Station0.6 km
- Eric Tennant Quality Butchers0.6 km
- New Look0.6 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Heath Court Hotel0.6 km
- Kings Restaurant & Events0.4 km
- Stable Lads Hostel0.5 km
- Byerley House0.3 km
- White Hart0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Foresters Social Club0.4 km
- The Prince of Wales Public House0.2 km
- Unique0.4 km
- Waggon and Horses Public House0.5 km
- Jockey Club Rooms0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- BLD Cafe Restaurant0.6 km
- Rose & Mango0.5 km
- Thai Street Cafe0.5 km
- The Graze Kitchen Limited0.5 km
- Turkoman bar and grill0.6 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Waitrose Limited0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Coffee World UK Ltd0.7 km
- Delish Pizza0.6 km
- Seahorse0.4 km
- The Kala Sheep0.3 km
- Victor Victoria Coffee Ltd0.4 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newmarket0.4 km
- Dullingham5.4 km
- Kennett6.8 km
Bus Stops
- St Johns Avenue0.2 km
- Green Road0.2 km
- Green Road0.2 km
- Stretton Avenue0.3 km
- St Johns Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CB88GQ · Data under Open Government Licence