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CB8 8JS

Newmarket West

West Suffolk

England / East of England / West Suffolk / South Newmarket & Racecourse / Newmarket West / CB8 8JS

Overview

Postcode CB8 8JS is located in an urban city, within the Newmarket West ward of West Suffolk in the East of England region , and forms part of the South Newmarket & Racecourse area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in South Newmarket & Racecourse is £44,600 per year. The nearest station is Newmarket located about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is The Severals.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

South Newmarket & Racecourse has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,802 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

South Newmarket & Racecourse has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 77.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

18.4%

Approximately 18.4% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income of residents in South Newmarket & Racecourse is £44,600 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 226 ft away from CB8 8JS.

Flood risk

High

South Newmarket & Racecourse near CB8 8JS has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newmarket located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.4 mi

Newmarket

N/A

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.4 miThe SeveralsLarge
0 miMemorial Hall GardensSmall

Property prices in Newmarket West

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Newmarket West area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,100,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£395,000
Flats14£170,000
Semi-Detached14£317,500
Terraced25£250,000

10 years price trend in Newmarket West

Schools

In the CB8 8JS postcode area, located within South Newmarket & Racecourse, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHouldsworth Valley Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

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

Good

0.4 miNot applicableFairstead HouseOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miNewmarket Food Store13a Wellington Street, Newmarket, CB8 0HT
0.1 miBest-one83 High Street, Newmarket, CB8 8JH
0.3 miLabas7 Exeter Road, Newmarket, CB8 8FP
0.3 miWaitroseFred Archer Way, Newmarket, CB8 8NY
0.3 miAli's Market20 Old Station Road, Newmarket, CB8 8DN

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.