Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

CB8 8QL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB8 8QL.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 52,700 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB8 8QL 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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8/10
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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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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB8 8QL combines high owner-occupation (76%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

CB8 8QL is a well-regarded residential area within the CB8 district of East Cambridgeshire. Administratively it sits within Woodditton ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB8, CB8 8QL offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

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 8QL are sourced from Output Area E00090885 (shared with 8 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 8QL. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newmarket3.4 km
  • Kennett4.6 km
  • Dullingham7.6 km