Postcode insights

CB8 7FD

Meridian Gardens

Newmarket East

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Detailed insights for CB8 7FD

Overview

Postcode CB8 7FD 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 1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is The Severals.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
166
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6%
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 7,834 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning has a very high crime rate, with approximately 165.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6%

Approximately 6.0% 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 120 ft away from CB8 7FD.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CB8 7FD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe SeveralsLargeWalking directions to The Severals

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
237.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.9(+90%)
Shoplifting
33.28(+387%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.63(+241%)
Public order
19.13(+274%)
Drugs
12.48(+332%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
228
73.79%
Other White
24
7.77%
Irish
15
4.85%
Indian
12
3.88%
Pakistani
11
3.56%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
31.37%
Level 3 (A level)
47
17.34%
No qualifications
46
16.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
14.39%
Other
21
7.75%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
37.58%
Other forms of private rent
31
20.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
18.79%
Owns with a mortgage
25
16.78%
Other social rented
8
5.37%
Total households: 149

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 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB8 7FD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB8 7FD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025Pelican Lodge, 16, Bury Road, Newmarket, CB8 7BTDetachedFreehold£2,500,000

Schools

In the CB8 7FD postcode area, located within North Newmarket, Studlands & Exning, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CB8 7FD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableFairstead HouseOther independent school

N/A

0.5 miPrimarySt Louis Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryAll Saints Church of England Primary School, NewmarketAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB8 7FD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CB8 7FD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miM&S Simply Food6 Bury Road, Newmarket, CB8 7BPWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
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 7FD, 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 008EE01034568
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced2009-11-01

Frequently asked questions about CB8 7FD

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

The area around CB8 7FD 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.

What is the average house price near CB8 7FD?

The median sale price around CB8 7FD 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 7FD?

There are 4 schools close to CB8 7FD, 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.

How deprived is the area around CB8 7FD?

CB8 7FD 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).

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

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

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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.