Postcode CB8 7BS 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 low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 165.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× 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 is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is The Severals.
North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning has a low 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.
North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning has a very high crime rate, with approximately 165.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.8% 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.
The average income per household in North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning is £49,798 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 53 ft away from CB8 7BS.
North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning near CB8 7BS 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Newmarket | N/A | Walking directions to Newmarket |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Severals | Large | Walking directions to The Severals |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £300,000 | £294 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £270,000 | £328 |
| Terraced | 43 | £252,000 | £313 |
| Flats | 20 | £187,500 | £295 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB8 7BS.
In the CB8 7BS postcode area, located within North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB8 7BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Fred Archer Way, Newmarket, CB8 8NY | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | 6 Bury Road, Newmarket, CB8 7BP | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Labas | 7 Exeter Road, Newmarket, CB8 8FP | Walking directions to Labas |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 1 Crown Walk, Newmarket, CB8 8NG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Ali's Market | 20 Old Station Road, Newmarket, CB8 8DN | Walking directions to Ali's Market |
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 7BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adrian Lawson Whittle
Newmarket East - Elected 11 Sept 2025
Nick Timothy
West Suffolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CB8 7BS records about 166 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around CB8 7BS in North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning is £255,000 (about £312 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to CB8 7BS, including Fairstead House, St Louis Catholic Academy (Good) and All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CB8 7BS is Newmarket, about 1,272 m away.
CB8 7BS scores 4 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).
The Member of Parliament for West Suffolk covering CB8 7BS 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).
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.