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Laureate Gardens is in Newmarket and in Forest Heath district. CB8 0AW 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 Laureate Gardens, Newmarket, CB8 0AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: CB8 0BD, CB8 0AP, CB8 0AN, CB8 0AT, CB8 0AZ, CB8 0BT, CB8 0BE, CB8 7SQ, CB8 0AL.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB8 0AW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female53.5%52.1%-1.4% 51.0% 1.1%
Male46.5%47.9%1.4% 49.0% -1.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single38.9%41.6%2.7% 37.9% 3.7%
Married: Opposite sex33%37.1%4.1% 44.2% -7.1%
Married: Same sex0.9%1.5%0.6% 0.3% 1.2%
Separated2.7%1.5%-1.2% 2.2% -0.7%
Divorced14.5%12.7%-1.8% 9.1% 3.6%
Widowed10%5.6%-4.4% 6.1% -0.5%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health42%48.6%6.6% 48.4% 0.2%
Good health42%32.8%-9.2% 33.6% -0.8%
Fair health12.5%12.4%-0.1% 12.7% -0.3%
Bad health2.8%5%2.2% 4.0% 1.0%
Very bad health0.7%1.2%0.5% 1.2% 0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications24.4%26.3%1.9% 18.2% 8.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 20.8%8.6%-12.2% 9.6% -1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels18.6%15.2%-3.4% 13.4% 1.8%
Apprenticeship3.6%6.1%2.5% 5.3% 0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10%13.6%3.6% 16.9% -3.3%
Degree or Similar20.8%28.3%7.5% 33.8% -5.5%
Other1.8%2%0.2% 2.8% -0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%0.4%0.4% 1.1% -0.7%
Indian0%0.4%0.4% 3.1% -2.7%
Other Asian0%1.9%1.9% 1.6% 0.3%
Black African0%0.4%0.4% 2.5% -2.1%
Other Black0.3%1.2%0.9% 0.5% 0.7%
Mixed White and Asian0.7%0.8%0.1% 0.8% 0.0%
Mixed White and African0.7%1.2%0.5% 0.4% 0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%1.2%0.9% 0.9% 0.3%
Mixed Other1%0.4%-0.6% 0.8% -0.4%
White95.8%89.6%-6.2% 81.4% 8.2%
Roma0%2.3%2.3% 0.2% 2.1%
Other1%0.4%-0.6% 1.6% -1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 79.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom91%79.5%-11.5% 83.2% -3.7%
European Union4.2%13.6%9.4% 6.1% 7.5%
Rest of Europe0%0.4%0.4% 0.8% -0.4%
Africa0.3%0.4%0.1% 2.7% -2.3%
Middle East and Asia1.4%3.1%1.7% 5.6% -2.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.8%2.7%-0.1% 1.3% 1.4%
Oceania0.3%0.4%0.1% 0.3% 0.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK89.9%79.8%-10.1% 83.2% -3.4%
10+ Years0.7%8.6%7.9% 9.8% -1.2%
5-10 Years3.5%7%3.5% 2.9% 4.1%
2-5 Years1.7%2.7%1.0% 2.2% 0.5%
Less than 2 years4.2%1.9%-2.3% 1.9% 0.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom65.3% 76.7% -11.4%
Ireland0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Italy1.9% 0.6% 1.3%
Spain1.5% 0.4% 1.1%
Poland4.2% 1.3% 2.9%
Romania3.5% 0.9% 2.6%
Other EU countries1.2% 1.5% -0.3%
North Africa0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Southern Asia0.4% 1.2% -0.8%
South-East Asia1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
North America and the Caribbean1.5% 0.3% 1.2%
No passport held18.5% 13.5% 5.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion45.6% 37.2% 8.4%
Christian43.2% 46.2% -3.0%
Buddhist1.2% 0.5% 0.7%
Muslim1.9% 6.5% -4.6%
Other religion0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Not answered7.7% 6.0% 1.7%

Safety

Is Laureate Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laureate Gardens was 75.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.6% lower than the Exning average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Laureate Gardens has the 12th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Exning and the 136th highest crime rate of 590 local areas in West Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 64.9%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,900
Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in CB8 0AW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Laureate Gardens are based on 42 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Forest Heath.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Laureate Gardens, Newmarket, CB8 0AW

Estimated Average Property Prices for CB8 0AW

Average Price
£254,020
Semi-Detached
£259,784
Terraced
£253,342
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Laureate Gardens

Average Price
£243,130
Semi-Detached
£231,676
Terraced
£246,254
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Laureate GardensStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
28 Laureate Gardens, Newmarket, Suffolk
Terraced, an established residential building
£285,0002024-11-15 £283,233
1 Laureate Gardens, Newmarket, Suffolk
Terraced, an established residential building
£257,5002024-02-23 £254,851
15 Laureate Gardens, Newmarket, Suffolk
Terraced, an established residential building
£215,0002021-03-17 £233,179
37 Laureate Gardens, Newmarket, Suffolk
Terraced, an established residential building
£235,0002020-12-18 £266,278
1 Laureate Gardens, Newmarket, Suffolk
Terraced, an established residential building
£178,0002019-07-22 £208,570
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CB8 0AW

Employment

CB8 0AW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee83
Retired30
Part-Time Employee28
Looking after home or family15
Self-Employed14
Long-Term Sick or disabled9
Student (economically inactive)7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Unemployed5
Other3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles24
Other22
Education18
Manufacturing14
Human health and social work activities11
Construction10
Accommodation and food service activities9
Administrative and support service activities8
Transport and storage7
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Information and communication5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing3
Real estate activities2
Financial and insurance activities1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Laureate Community Primary School and Nursery
Exning Road , CB8 0AN
- not rated 126 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Laureate Community Academy
Exning Road , CB8 0AN
- not rated 126 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Paddocks Primary School
Rochfort Avenue , CB8 0DL
3out of 4 746 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy
Rowley Drive , CB8 0PU
3out of 4 1,536 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Houldsworth Valley Primary School
Rowley Drive , CB8 0PU
- not rated 1,536 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Newmarket Academy
Exning Road , CB8 0EB
3out of 4 909 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Newmarket College
Exning Road , CB8 0EB
- not rated 909 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Scaltback Middle School
Elizabeth Avenue , CB8 0DJ
- not rated 438 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Felix CofE VC Middle School
Fordham Road , CB8 7BE
- not rated 783 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fairstead House
Fordham Road , Newmarket CB8 7AA
- not rated 1,740 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Cambian Dunbroch School
Fordham Road , CB8 7LF
- not rated 1,971 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco Family Dining LtdTesco Stores Ltd, Fordham Road707 yd
Costa CoffeeUnit 6, Acorn Business Centre750 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
NSDA Sports ClubClubhouse, Scaltback Middle School347 yd
Cherry Tree NewmarketThe Cherry Tree, 117 Exning Road710 yd
Exning Road Working Men's Club54 Exning Road, Newmarket978 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Burger KingNewmarket Retail Park, Oaks Drive829 yd
Studlands House TakeawayUnit 5, The Centre877 yd
The Old Scotch IndianUnit 4, The Centre877 yd
Sunlight Chinese Takeaway70 Exning Road, Newmarket978 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-Op2-5 Elizabeth Parade, Newmarket292 yd
Tesco Stores Ltd.Tesco Stores Limited Tesco Extra Store, Fordham Road728 yd
Food WarehouseUnit 4A, Newmarket Retail Park841 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Scaltback Middle School (Closed)
Elisabeth Avenue
grass pitches441 yd
X-Treme Fitness Centre
5A 5A VICTORIA WAY
health and fitness suite509 yd
George Lambton Playing Fields
WILLIE SNAITH ROAD
grass pitches627 yd
St Felix C Of E Vc Middle School (Closed)
Fordham Road
grass pitches783 yd
Studlands Park Sports & Social Club
PINZA CLOSE
grass pitches913 yd
Newmarket Leisure Centre
EXNING ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool924 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed45.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed88.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed12.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.