CB8 9DZ is a safe, established residential area on Silhalls Close in Ashley (East Cambridgeshire). Administratively it sits within Woodditton ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k.
Census 2021 statistics for CB8 9DZ are sourced from Output Area E00173719 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SILHALLS CLOSE, CB8 9DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILHALLS CLOSE, CB8 9DZ.
369
42
£ 52,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CB8 9DZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £440k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB8 9DZ. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 362,500
4 sales · Mean £ 376,250
Semi-Detached
£ 162,000
2 sales · Mean £ 162,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB8 9DZ has low crime rates — 8 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bloodstock Barn0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Old Plough0.1 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Ashley Stores0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newmarket5.6 km
- Kennett5.9 km
- Dullingham8.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CB89DZ · Data under Open Government Licence