Postcode CB8 9BH 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.4 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
South Newmarket & Racecourse has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,310 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
South Newmarket & Racecourse has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.1% 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 9BH.
South Newmarket & Racecourse near CB8 9BH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Newmarket | N/A | Walking directions to Newmarket |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Newmarket West area, with individual transactions ranging from £136,400 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 | 19 | £395,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £192,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £336,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £255,000 |
10 year median price trend in Newmarket West
In the CB8 9BH postcode area, located within South Newmarket & Racecourse, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
Elected local representatives for CB8 9BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Charlie Lynch
Newmarket West - Elected 4 May 2023
Kevin Yarrow
Newmarket West - Elected 4 May 2023
Nick Timothy
West Suffolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.