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Newmarket West

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About

Newmarket West ward is located in the western part of Newmarket, a town in West Suffolk. The area is known for its strong ties to horse racing, with several training yards and stud farms nearby. Residential areas feature a mix of housing, including older properties and newer developments. The ward includes part of the town centre, providing access to shops, cafes, and local services.

The ward is bordered by open countryside, offering easy access to green spaces and walking routes. Key landmarks include the Rowley Mile Racecourse and the National Heritage Centre for Horseracing and Sporting Art. Public transport links connect the area to nearby towns and Cambridge. Schools and community facilities serve the local population, making it a practical place to live for families and professionals.

Area overview

On average Newmarket West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Newmarket West is £44,600 per year. There are 3 schools in Newmarket West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newmarket West Population
5,716
Population density
650.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,256
74.44%
Other White
750
13.12%
Pakistani
94
1.64%
Indian
89
1.56%
Irish
87
1.52%
Total population: 5,717

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
806
29.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
700
25.69%
Owns with a mortgage
613
22.5%
Other social rented
290
10.64%
Social rents from council
180
6.61%
Total households: 2,725

Property prices in Newmarket West

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Newmarket West area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,500 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newmarket West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£395,000
Flats12£180,000
Semi-Detached23£332,000
Terraced23£250,000

10 years median price trend in Newmarket West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newmarket West.

All postcodes in Newmarket West

CB80LD

Doris Street

CB80NA

Cecil Lodge Close

CB80QE

Edinburgh Road

CB89AP

High Street

CB80DD

Derby Way

CB80GZ

Cecil Lodge Close

CB80NP

Hill Close

CB89AJ

High Street

CB89BE

Paddocks Drive

CB80ET

King Edward Vii Road

CB80NX

Princess Way

CB89AF

High Street

CB80BY

Churchill Avenue

CB80EJ

St Fabians Close

CB80NQ

Hamilton Road

CB89AQ

Grosvenor Yard

CB80AT

South Newmarket & Racecourse

CB80BS

Fielden Way

CB80EL

Field Terrace Road

CB80HN

Church Lane

CB80NS

Charles Close

CB80QA

Bahram Close

CB80QQ

Valley Way

CB80QW

Drinkwater Close

CB89BP

Fairlawns Road

CB80HT

New Cut

CB87JQ

Drinkwater Close

CB89BN

Green Road

CB80DF

Elvedon Way

CB80PB

Philipps Close

CB89AY

Queensberry Road

CB89EY

High Street

CB80AY

Elizabeth Avenue

CB80BP

South Newmarket & Racecourse

CB80NR

Hill Close

CB89BU

Dullingham Road

CB80BT

Churchill Avenue

CB80JY

South Newmarket & Racecourse

CB89BZ

Queensberry Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.