What is the population of CB8 9LU?

The population for the CB8 9LU area is approximately 407 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

EAST GREEN, CB8 9LU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST GREEN, CB8 9LU.

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Population

407

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 54,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB8 9LU 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.

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9/10

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9/10

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4/10

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8/10

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6/10

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4/10

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Area Character

CB8 9LU is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB8 9LU is a mixed residential area on East Green, 0.1km from East Green in West Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Withersfield ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Census 2021 statistics for CB8 9LU are sourced from Output Area E00153717 (shared with 22 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 9LU. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%

Asian / British Asian1.2%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active

FT: 37%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Dullingham8.3 km
Newmarket9.9 km
Kennett13.7 km