Postcode CB8 9BU 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 low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Newmarket & Racecourse is £49,682 per year. The nearest station is Newmarket, about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Memorial Hall Gardens.
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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 192 ft away from CB8 9BU.
South Newmarket & Racecourse near CB8 9BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Memorial Hall Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Hall Gardens |
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £319 per square foot) in Newmarket West area, with individual transactions ranging from £136,400 up to £1,100,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £400,000 | £371 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £318,500 | £336 |
| Terraced | 18 | £263,500 | £313 |
| Flats | 7 | £195,000 | £239 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £460,000 | £156,750 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2017 | £350,000 | £160,000 | £266,000 | £223,285 |
| 2018 | £322,750 | £170,000 | £275,000 | £223,750 |
| 2019 | £330,500 | £178,750 | £278,000 | £235,000 |
| 2020 | £325,000 | £218,000 | £287,500 | £217,750 |
| 2021 | £433,000 | £190,000 | £279,250 | £244,000 |
| 2022 | £388,250 | £170,000 | £335,000 | £255,000 |
| 2023 | £379,000 | £171,500 | £286,250 | £258,750 |
| 2024 | £376,500 | £170,000 | £332,500 | £249,750 |
| 2025 | £395,000 | £193,500 | £316,000 | £255,000 |
| 2026 | £370,000 | £325,000 | £293,000 | £240,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £280 | £227 | £219 | £260 |
| 2017 | £285 | £243 | £319 | £263 |
| 2018 | £317 | £246 | £276 | £286 |
| 2019 | £318 | £295 | £286 | £262 |
| 2020 | £323 | £231 | £297 | £255 |
| 2021 | £331 | £246 | £328 | £283 |
| 2022 | £327 | £260 | £339 | £290 |
| 2023 | £350 | £256 | £379 | £285 |
| 2024 | £338 | £253 | £339 | £308 |
| 2025 | £379 | £242 | £321 | £310 |
| 2026 | £302 | £285 | £363 | £314 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB8 9BU.
In the CB8 9BU postcode area, located within South Newmarket & Racecourse, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB8 9BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 83 High Street, Newmarket, CB8 8JH | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Newmarket Food Store | 13a Wellington Street, Newmarket, CB8 0HT | Walking directions to Newmarket Food Store |
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 9BU, 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
The area around CB8 9BU records about 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CB8 9BU in South Newmarket & Racecourse is £320,000 (about £319 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to CB8 9BU, including Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy (Good), Ditton Lodge Primary School (Good) and All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CB8 9BU is Newmarket, about 504 m away.
CB8 9BU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,310 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for West Suffolk covering CB8 9BU is Nick Timothy (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Charlie Lynch (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Kevin Yarrow (Labour Party).
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.