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Newmarket North

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About

Newmarket North ward is situated on the northern edge of the town of Newmarket, extending into the surrounding countryside of West Suffolk. The area is defined by its proximity to the town's historic horse racing industry, with several major training yards and stud farms located within its boundaries. The residential streets are a mix of housing types, from older terraces to more recent developments, serving the local community.

The landscape is characterised by open paddocks and gallops, with the Rowley Mile racecourse itself forming a significant part of the southern boundary. Warren Hill, a well-known training ground, offers public access and views over the training grounds. The ward functions as both a residential suburb and a working part of the racing industry's infrastructure, creating a distinct environment where urban and rural elements directly intersect.

Area overview

On average Newmarket North has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 17.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newmarket North is £49,798 per year. There are 1 schools in Newmarket North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Newmarket North is home to around 5,677 people, with a population density of about 1,507.4 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newmarket North Population
5,677
Population density
1,507.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.04(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.33(+94%)
Shoplifting
11.63(+70%)
Other theft
7.57(+38%)
Public order
7.22(+41%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,101
72.24%
Other White
858
15.11%
Other Asian
90
1.59%
Indian
86
1.51%
Irish
84
1.48%
Total population: 5,677

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,297
27.41%
No qualifications
908
19.19%
Level 3 (A level)
810
17.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
658
13.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
519
10.97%
Total 16+ residents: 4,732

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
757
28.47%
Owns with a mortgage
743
27.94%
Owns outright
643
24.18%
Other social rented
278
10.46%
Social rents from council
111
4.17%
Total households: 2,659

Property prices in Newmarket North

Median price£254,000
Price per sq ft£311
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£218K – £320K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £254,000 (about £311 per square foot) in Newmarket North area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newmarket North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£465,000£367
Semi-Detached16£285,000£319
Terraced38£228,750£306
Flats10£137,500£303

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newmarket North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newmarket North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£318,500£95,000£185,000£190,000
2017£347,000£135,000£233,000£195,000
2018£325,000£137,000£230,000£225,000
2019£370,000£240,000£206,750£205,000
2020£364,500£145,000£236,000£199,998
2021£450,000£135,500£357,000£207,500
2022£492,500£142,750£346,000£248,000
2023£449,500£152,250£265,000£227,000
2024£440,000£136,250£287,500£233,250
2025£400,000£112,000£285,000£227,000
2026£555,000£222,500£269,000£236,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newmarket North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newmarket North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325£334£267£262
2017£287£290£254£257
2018£318£247£270£294
2019£325£264£257£240
2020£310£265£263£276
2021£325£269£306£272
2022£356£239£322£299
2023£364£263£324£314
2024£356£262£313£283
2025£347£310£315£306
2026£286£284£307£299
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newmarket North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newmarket North in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.