Postcode insights

CB8 0BB

George Lambton Avenue

Newmarket East

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Detailed insights for CB8 0BB

Overview

Postcode CB8 0BB is located in an urban city, within the Newmarket East ward of West Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning is £49,798 per year. The nearest station is Newmarket, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Severals.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
41.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,834 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.5%

Approximately 41.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning is £49,798 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CB8 0BB.

Flood risk

No risk

North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning near CB8 0BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newmarket located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CB8 0BB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Newmarket

N/A

Walking directions to Newmarket

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CB8 0BB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe SeveralsLargeWalking directions to The Severals
0.4 miMemorial Hall GardensSmallWalking directions to Memorial Hall Gardens

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
6,255.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.54(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.94(+25%)
Other theft
7.15(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.15(-38%)
Burglary
3.97(+43%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
226
74.1%
Other White
46
15.08%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
2.62%
Pakistani
6
1.97%
Indian
5
1.64%
Total population: 305

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
28.09%
No qualifications
43
18.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
16.17%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.49%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
30%
Other social rented
37
28.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.85%
Social rents from council
17
13.08%
Shared ownership
12
9.23%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Newmarket East

Median price£255,000
Price per sq ft£312
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £300K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £312 per square foot) in Newmarket East area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £527,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£300,000£294
Semi-Detached12£270,000£328
Terraced43£252,000£313
Flats20£187,500£295

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newmarket East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newmarket East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208,500£160,000£259,000£208,875
2017£325,000£161,000£220,500£215,250
2018£632,500£175,750£235,000£215,000
2019£375,000£170,000£240,000£204,000
2020£330,000£174,000£250,000£215,000
2021£368,000£166,250£264,500£242,000
2022£499,950£185,000£280,000£248,375
2023£435,000£160,000£292,500£240,000
2024£500,000£195,000£295,000£251,000
2025£1,100,000£197,500£260,000£252,000
2026£161,250£350,000£248,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newmarket East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newmarket East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£231£300£273£265
2017£304£265£291£285
2018£295£302£243£267
2019£341£271£269£274
2020£264£263£255£286
2021£279£263£286£290
2022£308£279£320£343
2023£368£281£322£320
2024£268£251£320£306
2025£411£291£332£304
2026£299£344£315
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newmarket East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB8 0BB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB8 0BB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Mar 20259, Howard De Walden Way, Newmarket, CB8 0LYFlatsLeasehold£157,500
10 Apr 20258, Beaverbrook Road, Newmarket, CB8 0STSemi-DetachedLeasehold£130,000
07 Mar 202520, Beaverbrook Road, Newmarket, CB8 0STSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
27 Mar 20266, Skeaping Close, Newmarket, CB8 0GQFlatsLeasehold£82,500
13 Oct 202520, Skeaping Close, Newmarket, CB8 0GQFlatsLeasehold£162,500

Schools

In the CB8 0BB postcode area, located within North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CB8 0BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableFairstead HouseOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimarySt Louis Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryNewmarket AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB8 0BB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CB8 0BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldiExning Road, Newmarket, CB8 0EAWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miWaitroseFred Archer Way, Newmarket, CB8 8NYWalking directions to Waitrose
0.3 miIceland1 Crown Walk, Newmarket, CB8 8NGWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miLabas7 Exeter Road, Newmarket, CB8 8FPWalking directions to Labas
0.4 miCostcutterExning Road, West Suffolk, CB8 0ELWalking directions to Costcutter

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Suffolk district (2025-26).

Band A£1,495
Band B£1,745
Band C£1,994
Band D£2,243
Band E£2,741
Band F£3,240
Band G£3,738
Band H£4,486

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CB8 0BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adrian Lawson Whittle

Newmarket East - Elected 11 Sept 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Nick Timothy

West Suffolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictWest SuffolkE07000245
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest SuffolkE14001578
WardNewmarket EastE05012791
ParishNewmarketE04012768
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North Newmarket, Studlands & ExningE02006243
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Suffolk 008FE01034569
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced2005-09-01

Frequently asked questions about CB8 0BB

Is CB8 0BB (North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning) safe?

The area around CB8 0BB records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near CB8 0BB?

The median sale price around CB8 0BB in North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning is £255,000 (about £312 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CB8 0BB?

There are 8 schools close to CB8 0BB, including Fairstead House, St Louis Catholic Academy (Good) and Newmarket Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CB8 0BB?

The closest station to CB8 0BB is Newmarket, about 1,312 m away.

How deprived is the area around CB8 0BB?

CB8 0BB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,834 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CB8 0BB (North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Suffolk covering CB8 0BB is Nick Timothy (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Adrian Lawson Whittle (Reform UK).

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.