CB8 9EE is a sought-after residential area on Mill Road in Ashley (East Cambridgeshire). Administratively it sits within Woodditton ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
For serious buyers, CB8 9EE is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £588k, down 42.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CB8 9EE are sourced from Output Area E00090885 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL ROAD, CB8 9EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL ROAD, CB8 9EE.
310
42
£ 52,700 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB8 9EE 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB8 9EE combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£588k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £588k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 42.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB8 9EE. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 660,000
10 sales · Mean £ 695,550
Terraced
£ 310,000
3 sales · Mean £ 283,333
Semi-Detached
£ 438,500
2 sales · Mean £ 438,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
CB8 9EE has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bloodstock Barn0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Old Plough0.5 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Ashley Stores0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newmarket5.3 km
- Kennett5.4 km
- Dullingham8.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CB89EE · Data under Open Government Licence