Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

HIGH STREET, CB8 9EY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CB8 9EY.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CB8 9EY — age 37, 22% ownership, 60% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

CB8 9EY is a mixed residential area on High Street, 0.4km from Newmarket in Newmarket. Administratively it sits within Newmarket East ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CB8 9EY offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of West Suffolk. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £218k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB8 9EY are sourced from Output Area E00152639 (shared with 28 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 9EY. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.4%
Asian / British Asian12.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed16.1%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Flat

£ 199,000

16 sales · Mean £ 205,775

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

Crime around CB8 9EY is moderate at 76 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences129
Shoplifting68
Criminal damage and arson41
Public order25
Other theft19

school Local Schools

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Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy

Good329 pupils0.5 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket

Good175 pupils0.6 km
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St Louis Catholic Academy

Good332 pupils0.8 km
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Ditton Lodge Primary School

Good193 pupils0.8 km
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Newmarket Academy

Good799 pupils0.8 km
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Paddocks Primary School

Good188 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Ali Supermarket0.6 km
  • Argos0.4 km
  • BP Oil UK Ltd - Hyperion Service Station0.6 km
  • Eric Tennant Quality Butchers0.3 km
  • New Look0.1 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Heath Court Hotel0.7 km
  • Kings Restaurant & Events0.3 km
  • Stable Lads Hostel0.7 km
  • Byerley House0.4 km
  • White Hart0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Foresters Social Club0.3 km
  • Newmarket Lawn Tennis Club0.8 km
  • The Prince of Wales Public House0.7 km
  • Unique0.3 km
  • Waggon and Horses Public House0.4 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • BLD Cafe Restaurant0.3 km
  • Rose & Mango0.2 km
  • Thai Street Cafe0.4 km
  • The Graze Kitchen Limited0.2 km
  • Turkoman bar and grill0.0 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Waitrose Limited0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Coffee World UK Ltd0.2 km
  • Delish Pizza0.0 km
  • Seahorse0.7 km
  • The Kala Sheep0.4 km
  • Valley Way Fish Shop0.7 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newmarket0.6 km
  • Dullingham5.3 km
  • Kennett7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • White Hart Hotel0.1 km
  • Bus Shelter0.1 km
  • Bus Shelter0.2 km
  • Horse Racing Museum0.2 km
  • Horse Racing Museum0.2 km