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.
THE ROOKERY, CB8 8HT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ROOKERY, CB8 8HT.
312
44
£ 46,900 /yr
55%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket
St Louis Catholic Academy
Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy
Newmarket Academy
Ditton Lodge Primary School
Paddocks Primary School
Laureate Community Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.2 km
- Waitrose Limited0.2 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CB88HT · Data under Open Government Licence