Postcode insights

CB8 7AQ

Fordham Road

Newmarket North

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Detailed insights for CB8 7AQ

Overview

Postcode CB8 7AQ is located in an urban city, within the Newmarket North ward of West Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% 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 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is The Severals.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,407 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 59 ft away from CB8 7AQ.

Flood risk

No risk

North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning near CB8 7AQ 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CB8 7AQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miThe SeveralsLargeWalking directions to The Severals

Area Profile

Population
226
Population density
1,606.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.42(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.71(-10%)
Public order
2.86(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.28(-80%)
Burglary
2.28(-18%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
178
79.11%
Other White
23
10.22%
Bangladeshi
8
3.56%
Other Asian
5
2.22%
Other
5
2.22%
Total population: 225

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
50
23.92%
Level 3 (A level)
38
18.18%
No qualifications
33
15.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.88%
Apprenticeship
23
11%
Total 16+ residents: 209

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
53.57%
Owns with a mortgage
29
25.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
14.29%
Other social rented
5
4.46%
Social rents from council
2
1.79%
Total households: 112

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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB8 7AQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB8 7AQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Feb 2026Apartment 7, Nowell Lodge, Fordham Road, Newmarket, CB8 7AQFlatsLeasehold£295,000
11 Nov 2025Apartment 6, Nowell Lodge, Fordham Road, Newmarket, CB8 7AQFlatsLeasehold£310,000
31 Oct 2025Induna Stables, Fordham Road, Newmarket, CB8 7AQOtherFreehold£1,400,000
30 May 202522, Paget Place, Newmarket, CB8 7DRDetachedFreehold£450,000
04 Mar 202519, Wyndham Way, Newmarket, CB8 7DSDetachedFreehold£600,000

Schools

In the CB8 7AQ postcode area, located within North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CB8 7AQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableFairstead HouseOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySt Louis Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondaryNewmarket AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB8 7AQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CB8 7AQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAldiExning Road, Newmarket, CB8 0EAWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miCostcutterExning Road, West Suffolk, CB8 0ELWalking directions to Costcutter
0.5 miWaitroseFred Archer Way, Newmarket, CB8 8NYWalking directions to Waitrose

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 7AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Janne Nicholas Jarvis

Newmarket North - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Michael Anderson

Newmarket North - Elected 4 May 2023

West Suffolk Independents

Member of parliament

Nick Timothy

West Suffolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictWest SuffolkE07000245
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest SuffolkE14001578
WardNewmarket NorthE05012792
ParishNewmarketE04012768
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North Newmarket, Studlands & ExningE02006243
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Suffolk 008CE01029955
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CB8 7AQ

Is CB8 7AQ (North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning) safe?

The area around CB8 7AQ records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 7AQ?

The median sale price around CB8 7AQ in North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning is £254,000 (about £311 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CB8 7AQ?

There are 7 schools close to CB8 7AQ, including Fairstead House, St Louis Catholic Academy (Good) and Newmarket Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CB8 7AQ?

CB8 7AQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,407 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CB8 7AQ (North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Suffolk covering CB8 7AQ is Nick Timothy (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Janne Nicholas Jarvis (Labour Party) and Michael Anderson (West Suffolk Independents).

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.