Exning Road is in Newmarket and in Forest Heath district. CB8 0AF is located in the Newmarket North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Exning Road, Newmarket, CB8 0AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB8 0EL, CB8 0AY, CB8 0AD, CB8 0DZ, CB8 0AG, CB8 0EU, CB8 0AE, CB8 0ET, CB8 0AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB8 0AF is primarily male, with 57.1% 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 | 51.3% | 42.9% | -8.4% | 51.0% | -8.1% |
| Male | 48.7% | 57.1% | 8.4% | 49.0% | 8.1% |
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 0AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% 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 | 45.2% | 56.3% | 11.1% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 29.5% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 13% | 9.5% | -3.5% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.6% | 48.5% | -6.1% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 33% | 38.8% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 11.2% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 14.6% | 16.2% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 14.8% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 17.5% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 30% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.4% | 91.3% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 74.3% 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 | 83.5% | 74.3% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| European Union | 7% | 14.7% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 3.5% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.7% | 74.6% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 8.6% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 7.1% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 3.6% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.1% | 37.2% | 18.9% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Exning Road was 53.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.5% lower than the Exning average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Exning Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Exning and the 209th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164 Exning Road, Newmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-09-04 | £220,899 |
| 148 Exning Road, Newmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-07-26 | £209,258 |
| 6 Griffin Gardens, Newmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2023-06-09 | £273,624 |
| 2 Griffin Gardens, Newmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-10-31 | £266,593 |
| 130 Exning Road, Newmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-10-14 | £218,121 |
| Full-Time Employee | 180 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddocks Primary School Rochfort Avenue , CB8 0DL | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Community Academy Exning Road , CB8 0AN | 3out of 4 | 585 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy Rowley Drive , CB8 0PU | 2out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Louis Catholic Academy Fordham Road , CB8 7AA | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket Vicarage Road , CB8 8JE | 3out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 425 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 | 1,306 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 | 618 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Stores Ltd, Fordham Road | 904 yd | |
| Mr Greek | 82 Valley Way, Newmarket | 961 yd | |
| Smiffy's Cafe | 82 Valley Way, Newmarket | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Newmarket | The Cherry Tree, 117 Exning Road | 113 yd | |
| NSDA Sports Club | Clubhouse, Scaltback Middle School | 308 yd | |
| Exning Road Working Men's Club | 54 Exning Road, Newmarket | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunlight Chinese Takeaway | 70 Exning Road, Newmarket | 379 yd | |
| Valley Way Fish Shop | 78 Valley Way, Newmarket | 961 yd | |
| The Lime Indian Takeaway | 84 Valley Way, Newmarket | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 2-5 Elizabeth Parade, Newmarket | 379 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd. | Tesco Stores Limited Tesco Extra Store, Fordham Road | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scaltback Middle School (Closed) Elisabeth Avenue | grass pitches | 260 yd |
| Newmarket Leisure Centre EXNING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 332 yd |
| St Felix C Of E Vc Middle School (Closed) Fordham Road | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| George Lambton Playing Fields WILLIE SNAITH ROAD | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| X-Treme Fitness Centre 5A 5A VICTORIA WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,074 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 | 89.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.3% |
| 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.