Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

THORNS CLOSE, CB8 8YD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNS CLOSE, CB8 8YD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (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 8YD 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CB8 8YD spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. £305k 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 8YD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Thorns Close, 0.1km from Wickhambrook in West Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Whepstead & Wickhambrook ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

For serious buyers, CB8 8YD is 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB8 8YD 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 8YD. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 330,000

1 sales · Mean £ 330,000

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CB8 8YD has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Wickhambrook Primary Academy

Outstanding189 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Grove Farm0.6 km
  • Wickhambrook Stores0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Greyhound Inn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newmarket12.6 km
  • Kennett12.9 km
  • Dullingham13.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Thorns Corner0.1 km
  • Thorns Close0.1 km
  • Thorns Corner0.1 km
  • Thorns Close0.1 km
  • The Meadows0.2 km