Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

ICKNIELD CLOSE, CB8 9SU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ICKNIELD CLOSE, CB8 9SU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

448

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 52,700 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 48, CB8 9SU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 14.1% year-on-year.

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

CB8 9SU is a safe, established residential area on Icknield Close, 0.1km from Little Green in Cheveley. 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £274k, down 14.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB8 9SU are sourced from Output Area E00173718 (shared with 11 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 9SU. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 266,250

4 sales · Mean £ 275,625

Detached

£ 272,000

7 sales · Mean £ 270,214

Terraced

£ 215,000

1 sales · Mean £ 215,000

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

CB8 9SU has low crime rates — 26 incidents 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 offences11
Shoplifting1

school Local Schools

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Cheveley CofE Primary School

Good137 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Little Green Stores0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Red Lion0.1 km
  • The Reindeer0.9 km
  • Cheveley Royal British Legion Club0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Old Farmhouse0.5 km
  • Norfolk House B&B0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newmarket4.6 km
  • Dullingham6.8 km
  • Kennett7.2 km