Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

HIGHAM ROAD, CB8 8RE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHAM ROAD, CB8 8RE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

407

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB8 8RE 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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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CB8 8RE — age 43, 77% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £397k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CB8 8RE is a safe, established residential area on Higham Road, 0.1km from Gazeley in Gazeley. Administratively it sits within Manor ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB8, CB8 8RE offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 77% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £397k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB8 8RE are sourced from Output Area E00152590 (shared with 13 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 8RE. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 380,000

1 sales · Mean £ 380,000

Detached

£ 435,000

3 sales · Mean £ 436,666

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

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

Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kennett3.8 km
  • Newmarket7.8 km
  • Dullingham11.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Bovills Farm0.1 km
  • Bovills Farm0.1 km
  • Chequers0.1 km
  • Chequers0.1 km
  • Highwood Road0.2 km