Bakers Row is in Newmarket and in Forest Heath district. CB8 0AA is located in the Newmarket East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bakers Row, Newmarket, CB8 0AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB8 0GW, CB8 0EE, CB8 8LR, CB8 0GQ, CB8 0GP, CB8 0JD, CB8 0JB, CB8 0GT, CB8 0EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB8 0AA is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 46.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 52% | 53.1% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CB8 0AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.5% | 43.4% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 27.9% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -16.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 14.7% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 9.6% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.3% | 45.7% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 35.7% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 24.6% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 9.9% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 9.6% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 7.7% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 16.2% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 29.4% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 9.5% | 2.6% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 95.6% | 86.2% | -9.4% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 73% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 73% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| European Union | 12.7% | 14.7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 6.2% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.3% | 72% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 11.3% | 5.8% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 4.2% | -3.1% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bakers Row was 531.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 393.2% higher than the Exning average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bakers Row has the highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Exning and the 4th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 225.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Bakers Row, Newmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2024-05-31 | £102,248 |
| 7 Bakers Row, Newmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2023-05-25 | £183,729 |
| 4 Bakers Row, Newmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-09-29 | £251,308 |
| 17 Bakers Row, Newmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £252,252 | 2022-01-28 | £263,511 |
| 3 Bakers Row, Newmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2022-01-17 | £279,439 |
CB8 0AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Other | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy Rowley Drive , CB8 0PU | 2out of 4 | 505 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Louis Catholic Academy Fordham Road , CB8 7AA | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddocks Primary School Rochfort Avenue , CB8 0DL | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket Vicarage Road , CB8 8JE | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Community Academy Exning Road , CB8 0AN | 3out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket Academy Exning Road , CB8 0EB | 3out of 4 | 366 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairstead House Fordham Road , Newmarket CB8 7AA | - not rated | 697 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montage | Newmarket Leisure Centre, Exning Road | 172 yd | |
| Tiffinbox | 2 Wellington Street, Newmarket | 446 yd | |
| BLD Cafe Restaurant | 4 The Guineas Shopping Centre, The Rookery | 457 yd | |
| Subway | 6 The Guineas Shopping Centre, The Rookery | 457 yd | |
| The Pantry | 17-18 The Guineas Shopping Centre, The Rookery | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exning Road Working Men's Club | 54 Exning Road, Newmarket | 411 yd | |
| The Bushel | Bushel Inn, Market Street | 507 yd | |
| The Bull Public House | Bull Inn, 62 High Street | 560 yd | |
| The Golden Lion Public House | 44 High Street, Newmarket | 570 yd | |
| The Ark Newmarket | 109 High Street, Newmarket | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Horse | 19 St Marys Square, Newmarket | 351 yd | |
| Sunlight Chinese Takeaway | 70 Exning Road, Newmarket | 411 yd | |
| Newmarket Kebab House | 1 Wellington Street, Newmarket | 446 yd | |
| Golden Bowl | 8A The Guineas Shopping Centre, The Rookery | 457 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 8B The Guineas Shopping Centre, The Rookery | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Limited | Waitrose Ltd, Fred Archer Way | 497 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newmarket Leisure Centre EXNING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 466 yd |
| The Severals Sports Pavillion Severals | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Newmarket Swimming Pool (Closed) High Street | swimming pool | 798 yd |
| Scaltback Middle School (Closed) Elisabeth Avenue | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| Newmarket Lawn Tennis Club HAMILTON ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,064 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.