Postcode CB8 0NJ is located in an urban city, within the Newmarket West ward of West Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the South Newmarket & Racecourse area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Newmarket & Racecourse is £49,682 per year. The nearest station is Newmarket, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Memorial Hall Gardens.
South Newmarket & Racecourse has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,061 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
South Newmarket & Racecourse has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Newmarket & Racecourse is £49,682 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CB8 0NJ.
South Newmarket & Racecourse near CB8 0NJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newmarket located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Newmarket | N/A | Walking directions to Newmarket |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Memorial Hall Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Hall Gardens |
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £319 per square foot) in Newmarket West area, with individual transactions ranging from £136,400 up to £1,100,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £400,000 | £371 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £318,500 | £336 |
| Terraced | 18 | £263,500 | £313 |
| Flats | 7 | £195,000 | £239 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £460,000 | £156,750 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2017 | £350,000 | £160,000 | £266,000 | £223,285 |
| 2018 | £322,750 | £170,000 | £275,000 | £223,750 |
| 2019 | £330,500 | £178,750 | £278,000 | £235,000 |
| 2020 | £325,000 | £218,000 | £287,500 | £217,750 |
| 2021 | £433,000 | £190,000 | £279,250 | £244,000 |
| 2022 | £388,250 | £170,000 | £335,000 | £255,000 |
| 2023 | £379,000 | £171,500 | £286,250 | £258,750 |
| 2024 | £376,500 | £170,000 | £332,500 | £249,750 |
| 2025 | £395,000 | £193,500 | £316,000 | £255,000 |
| 2026 | £370,000 | £325,000 | £293,000 | £240,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £280 | £227 | £219 | £260 |
| 2017 | £285 | £243 | £319 | £263 |
| 2018 | £317 | £246 | £276 | £286 |
| 2019 | £318 | £295 | £286 | £262 |
| 2020 | £323 | £231 | £297 | £255 |
| 2021 | £331 | £246 | £328 | £283 |
| 2022 | £327 | £260 | £339 | £290 |
| 2023 | £350 | £256 | £379 | £285 |
| 2024 | £338 | £253 | £339 | £308 |
| 2025 | £379 | £242 | £321 | £310 |
| 2026 | £302 | £285 | £363 | £314 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB8 0NJ.
In the CB8 0NJ postcode area, located within South Newmarket & Racecourse, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB8 0NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Valley Way Stores | Valley Way, West Suffolk, CB8 0QL | Walking directions to Valley Way Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Newmarket Food Store | 13a Wellington Street, Newmarket, CB8 0HT | Walking directions to Newmarket Food Store |
Annual council tax rates for West Suffolk district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CB8 0NJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Charlie Lynch
Newmarket West - Elected 4 May 2023
Kevin Yarrow
Newmarket West - Elected 4 May 2023
Nick Timothy
West Suffolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CB8 0NJ records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CB8 0NJ in South Newmarket & Racecourse is £320,000 (about £319 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to CB8 0NJ, including Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy (Good), Newmarket Academy (Good) and Paddocks Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CB8 0NJ is Newmarket, about 961 m away.
CB8 0NJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,061 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for West Suffolk covering CB8 0NJ is Nick Timothy (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Charlie Lynch (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Kevin Yarrow (Labour Party).
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.