Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

MCCALMONT WAY, CB8 8HU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MCCALMONT WAY, CB8 8HU.

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Population

464

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 52,700 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB8 8HU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CB8 8HU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £466k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £466k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 15.0% year-on-year.

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

CB8 8HU is a sought-after residential area on Mccalmont Way, 0.8km from Sidehill in Newmarket. Administratively it sits within Woodditton ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

For serious buyers, CB8 8HU is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £466k, up 15.0% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CB8 8HU are sourced from Output Area E00090889 (shared with 16 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 8HU. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 425,250

6 sales · Mean £ 398,166

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

CB8 8HU has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Ditton Lodge Primary School

Good193 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Slimming World1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newmarket1.8 km
  • Dullingham6.0 km
  • Kennett6.0 km