Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

THE ORCHARDS, CB8 8YY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ORCHARDS, CB8 8YY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

489

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 54,200 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CB8 8YY's low deprivation rank, 78% ownership, and £600k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £600k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CB8 8YY is a safe, established residential area on The Orchards, 0.2km from Stradishall in West Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Clare, Hundon & Kedington ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB8, CB8 8YY offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 78% 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £600k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB8 8YY are sourced from Output Area E00153559 (shared with 21 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 8YY. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 600,000

3 sales · Mean £ 601,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

CB8 8YY has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dullingham14.3 km
  • Newmarket14.4 km
  • Kennett15.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Telephone Box0.1 km
  • Telephone Box0.1 km
  • Shelter0.3 km
  • Shelter0.3 km
  • Shelter0.3 km