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CB8 7BW

Nimbus Way

Newmarket North

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Detailed insights for CB8 7BW

Overview

Postcode CB8 7BW is located in an urban city, within the Newmarket North area of West Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% 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 median sale price in Newmarket North is £255,750 (around £318 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,750 and £318,750. The nearest station is Newmarket, about 1.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Studlands Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,791 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.8%

Approximately 3.8% 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.

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 219 ft away from CB8 7BW.

Flood risk

No risk

North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning near CB8 7BW 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CB8 7BW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miStudlands ParkMediumWalking directions to Studlands Park

Area Profile

Population
393
Population density
1,878.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.53(+9%)
Vehicle crime
7.6(+73%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.22(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.22(-2%)
Possession of weapons
3.45(+271%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
185
47.07%
Other White
102
25.95%
Arab
74
18.83%
Other Asian
9
2.29%
African
8
2.04%
Total population: 393

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
36.01%
No qualifications
71
22.83%
Level 3 (A level)
52
16.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
8.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
7.4%
Total 16+ residents: 311

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
138
75.41%
Owns with a mortgage
21
11.48%
Owns outright
11
6.01%
Other social rented
5
2.73%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.73%
Total households: 183

Property prices in Newmarket North

Median price: £255,750
Price per sq ft: £318
Sales (last 12 months): 90
Typical range (middle 50%): £216K – £319K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £255,750 (about £318 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
Detached18£406,250£372
Semi-Detached17£295,000£327
Terraced43£235,000£309
Flats12£147,500£286

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£133,000£279,000£227,000
2026£435,000£155,000£286,500£240,000
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£348£310£311£306
2026£347£257£319£316
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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB8 7BW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB8 7BW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 2026502, Nimbus Way, Newmarket, CB8 7BWFlatsFreehold£315,000
28 Jul 2025442, Nimbus Way, Newmarket, CB8 7BWSemi-DetachedFreehold£279,000
27 Jan 202637, Nimbus Way, Newmarket, CB8 7BNTerracedFreehold£235,000
11 Jul 2025503, Aureole Walk, Newmarket, CB8 7BHDetachedFreehold£275,000
30 Jul 2026489, Aureole Walk, Newmarket, CB8 7BQTerracedFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the CB8 7BW postcode area, located within North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for CB8 7BW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.6 miNot applicableCambian Dunbroch SchoolOther independent special school
0.7 miPrimaryLaureate Community AcademyAcademy converter

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CB8 7BW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CB8 7BW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Food WarehouseOaks Drive, Newmarket, CB8 7SXWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.3 miTesco ExtraFordham Road, Newmarket, CB8 7AHWalking directions to Tesco Extra

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Suffolk district.

Band A£1,568
Band B£1,829
Band C£2,090
Band D£2,351
Band E£2,874
Band F£3,397
Band G£3,919
Band H£4,703

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 7BW, 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 008DE01029956
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CB8 7BW

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

The area around CB8 7BW records about 62 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CB8 7BW?

The median sale price around CB8 7BW in Newmarket North is £255,750 (about £318 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CB8 7BW?

There are 2 schools close to CB8 7BW, including Cambian Dunbroch School (Good) and Laureate Community Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around CB8 7BW?

CB8 7BW scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,791 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for West Suffolk covering CB8 7BW 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).

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