CB8 9JR is a sought-after residential area on Hallwyck Gardens, 0.9km from Newmarket in Newmarket. Administratively it sits within Newmarket East ward and the West Suffolk constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CB8 9JR offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k, up 16.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CB8 9JR are sourced from Output Area E00183337 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HALLWYCK GARDENS, CB8 9JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALLWYCK GARDENS, CB8 9JR.
159
44
£ 44,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB8 9JR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CB8 9JR — age 44, 44% ownership, 53% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £440k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 16.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB8 9JR. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 434,000
8 sales · Mean £ 439,531
Semi-Detached
£ 415,000
1 sales · Mean £ 415,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB8 9JR has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy
Ditton Lodge Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket
Newmarket Academy
St Louis Catholic Academy
Paddocks Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Ali Supermarket1.0 km
- Argos0.8 km
- Eric Tennant Quality Butchers0.7 km
- New Look0.6 km
- The Eagle Polish Deli0.9 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Kings Restaurant & Events0.6 km
- Byerley House0.6 km
- White Hart0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Foresters Social Club0.6 km
- Newmarket Lawn Tennis Club0.6 km
- The Prince of Wales Public House1.0 km
- Unique0.7 km
- Waggon and Horses Public House0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- BLD Cafe Restaurant0.7 km
- Rose & Mango0.4 km
- Thai Street Cafe0.8 km
- The Graze Kitchen Limited0.6 km
- Turkoman bar and grill0.5 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Coffee World UK Ltd0.3 km
- Delish Pizza0.4 km
- The Kala Sheep0.7 km
- Valley Way Fish Shop0.7 km
- Victor Victoria Coffee Ltd0.7 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newmarket0.5 km
- Dullingham4.9 km
- Kennett7.5 km
Bus Stops
- White Lion0.2 km
- White Lion0.2 km
- Bus Shelter0.4 km
- Bus Shelter0.5 km
- Manderston Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CB89JR · Data under Open Government Licence