Postcode CB8 8ER 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 South Newmarket & Racecourse area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in South Newmarket & Racecourse is £49,682 per year. The nearest station is Newmarket located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is The Severals.
South Newmarket & Racecourse has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,991 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
South Newmarket & Racecourse has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Newmarket & Racecourse is £49,682 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CB8 8ER.
South Newmarket & Racecourse near CB8 8ER has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newmarket located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Newmarket | N/A | Walking directions to Newmarket |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Severals | Large | Walking directions to The Severals |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Newmarket East area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £2,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £1,900,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £197,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £257,500 |
| Terraced | 46 | £255,750 |
10 year median price trend in Newmarket East
In the CB8 8ER postcode area, located within South Newmarket & Racecourse, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB8 8ER
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Vicarage Road, West Suffolk, CB8 8HP | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Ali's Market | 20 Old Station Road, Newmarket, CB8 8DN | Walking directions to Ali's Market |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 83 High Street, Newmarket, CB8 8JH | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Simply Food | 6 Bury Road, Newmarket, CB8 7BP | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.4 mi | Labas | 7 Exeter Road, Newmarket, CB8 8FP | Walking directions to Labas |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.