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 high crime levels, with around 81.5 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.
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.
South Newmarket & Racecourse has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in South Newmarket & Racecourse is £44,600 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 226 ft away from CB8 8JS.
South Newmarket & Racecourse near CB8 8JS has high flood risk (more than 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Severals | Large | Walking directions to The Severals |
| 0 mi | Memorial Hall Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Hall Gardens |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Newmarket West area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,500 up to £1,100,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £395,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £332,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £250,000 |
10 year median price trend in Newmarket West
In the CB8 8JS postcode area, located within South Newmarket & Racecourse, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB8 8JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Newmarket Food Store | 13a Wellington Street, Newmarket, CB8 0HT | Walking directions to Newmarket Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 83 High Street, Newmarket, CB8 8JH | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 1 Crown Walk, Newmarket, CB8 8NG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Labas | 7 Exeter Road, Newmarket, CB8 8FP | Walking directions to Labas |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | Fred Archer Way, Newmarket, CB8 8NY | Walking directions to Waitrose |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.