Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

COLTSFOOT CLOSE, CB8 8UP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLTSFOOT CLOSE, CB8 8UP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

321

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB8 8UP 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.

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

CB8 8UP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 10.4% year-on-year.

home £352,500 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB8 8UP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Coltsfoot Close, 0.1km from Coltsfoot Green in West Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Whepstead & Wickhambrook ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB8, CB8 8UP offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £352k, up 10.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB8 8UP are sourced from Output Area E00153715 (shared with 14 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 8UP. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 330,000

4 sales · Mean £ 337,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

CB8 8UP has low crime rates — 7 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 offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Burglary1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Wickhambrook Primary Academy

Outstanding189 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Wickhambrook Stores0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Greyhound Inn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newmarket12.9 km
  • Kennett12.9 km
  • Dullingham13.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Coltsfoot Close0.1 km
  • Coltsfoot Close0.1 km
  • The Meadows0.4 km
  • Thorns Close0.5 km