Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

THE ROOKERY, CB8 8HT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ROOKERY, CB8 8HT.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 46,900 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CB8 8HT spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (44) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

CB8 8HT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Rookery, 0.2km from Newmarket in Newmarket. Administratively it sits within Newmarket East ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CB8 8HT is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for CB8 8HT are sourced from Output Area E00152673 (shared with 40 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 8HT. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.5%
Asian / British Asian6.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around CB8 8HT is above average at 92 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.

Violence and sexual offences164
Shoplifting79
Criminal damage and arson50
Public order32
Other theft23

school Local Schools

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All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket

Good175 pupils0.4 km
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St Louis Catholic Academy

Good332 pupils0.5 km
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Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy

Good329 pupils0.7 km
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Newmarket Academy

Good799 pupils0.8 km
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Ditton Lodge Primary School

Good193 pupils0.9 km
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Paddocks Primary School

Good188 pupils1.3 km
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Laureate Community Academy

Good248 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Ali Supermarket0.3 km
  • Argos0.0 km
  • BP Oil UK Ltd - Hyperion Service Station0.3 km
  • Eric Tennant Quality Butchers0.1 km
  • New Look0.2 km
  • + 29 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa0.9 km
  • Heath Court Hotel0.4 km
  • Kings Restaurant & Events0.3 km
  • Stable Lads Hostel0.4 km
  • Byerley House0.6 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Cherry Tree Newmarket1.0 km
  • Foresters Social Club0.3 km
  • The Prince of Wales Public House0.6 km
  • Unique0.2 km
  • Waggon and Horses Public House0.1 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • BLD Cafe Restaurant0.1 km
  • Rose & Mango0.4 km
  • Thai Street Cafe0.1 km
  • The Graze Kitchen Limited0.2 km
  • Turkoman bar and grill0.3 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Waitrose Limited0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Coffee World UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Delish Pizza0.4 km
  • Seahorse0.5 km
  • The Kala Sheep0.4 km
  • Valley Way Fish Shop0.9 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newmarket0.8 km
  • Dullingham5.6 km
  • Kennett6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Guineas Bus Station0.0 km
  • The Guineas Bus Station0.0 km
  • Rookery Centre0.0 km
  • The Guineas Bus Station0.1 km
  • New Astley Club0.1 km