Postcode insights

CB8 0SZ

Sassoon Close

Newmarket East

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Detailed insights for CB8 0SZ

Overview

Postcode CB8 0SZ 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
70.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
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

70.3%

Approximately 70.3% 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 0SZ.

Flood risk

Medium

North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning near CB8 0SZ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% 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 0SZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Newmarket

N/A

Walking directions to Newmarket

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
395
Population density
6,833.9 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
311
78.14%
Other White
20
5.03%
Indian
11
2.76%
Pakistani
10
2.51%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
2.51%
Total population: 398

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
96
27.99%
Level 4+ (Degree)
67
19.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
16.62%
Level 3 (A level)
42
12.24%
Apprenticeship
38
11.08%
Total 16+ residents: 343

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
150
60.24%
Social rents from council
25
10.04%
Shared ownership
21
8.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
7.63%
Owns with a mortgage
12
4.82%
Total households: 249

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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB8 0SZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB8 0SZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Mar 20259, Howard De Walden Way, Newmarket, CB8 0LYFlatsLeasehold£157,500
29 Apr 202625, The Maltings, Brewers Lane, Newmarket, CB8 7FPFlatsLeasehold£243,000
21 Nov 202510, The Maltings, Brewers Lane, Newmarket, CB8 7FPFlatsLeasehold£265,000
11 Nov 20254, The Maltings, Brewers Lane, Newmarket, CB8 7FPOtherLeasehold£365,000
16 Oct 202511, The Maltings, Brewers Lane, Newmarket, CB8 7FPFlatsLeasehold£335,000

Schools

In the CB8 0SZ 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 0SZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableFairstead HouseOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miPrimarySt Louis Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryNewmarket AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CB8 0SZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 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
0.3 miAldiExning Road, Newmarket, CB8 0EAWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miM&S Simply Food6 Bury Road, Newmarket, CB8 7BPWalking directions to M&S Simply Food

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 0SZ, 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 Introduced2006-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CB8 0SZ

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

The area around CB8 0SZ 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 0SZ?

The median sale price around CB8 0SZ 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 0SZ?

There are 8 schools close to CB8 0SZ, 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 0SZ?

The closest station to CB8 0SZ is Newmarket, about 1,278 m away.

How deprived is the area around CB8 0SZ?

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

The Member of Parliament for West Suffolk covering CB8 0SZ 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.