What is the population of CB8 9WA?

The population for the CB8 9WA area is approximately 371 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

COWLINGE ROAD, CB8 9WA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COWLINGE ROAD, CB8 9WA.

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Population

371

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 52,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB8 9WA 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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2/10

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8/10

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4/10

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8/10

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1/10

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7/10

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5/10

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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 44, CB8 9WA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

CB8 9WA is a mixed residential area on Cowlinge Road, 1.1km from Mill End in East Cambridgeshire. Administratively it sits within Woodditton ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Census 2021 statistics for CB8 9WA are sourced from Output Area E00090895 (shared with 17 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 9WA. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%

Asian / British Asian3.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Newmarket8.3 km
Dullingham8.6 km
Kennett10.5 km