Guineas Close is in Newmarket and in Forest Heath district. CB8 0BE 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 Guineas Close, Newmarket, CB8 0BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB8 0AT, CB8 0AJ, CB8 0AN, CB8 0AH, CB8 0AL, CB8 0BT, CB8 0AQ, CB8 0AG, CB8 0AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB8 0BE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 54% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 45.9% | 46% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.5% | 37.8% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 42.9% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 11.5% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 4.6% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 43.5% | 44.9% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 37% | 37.4% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 12.1% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.7% | 25.7% | -12.0% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 14.2% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 11.9% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 19.3% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 18.8% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 7.2% | 1.4% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.2% | 94% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
In this area, 87.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 87.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 8.7% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 87.6% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.5% | 4.9% | -2.6% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Guineas Close was 445.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 362.9% higher than the Exning average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Guineas Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Exning and the 7th highest crime rate of 590 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Guineas Close, Newmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-08-30 | £230,449 |
| 21 Guineas Close, Newmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-05-15 | £218,868 |
| 9 Guineas Close, Newmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-09-20 | £247,494 |
| 28 Guineas Close, Newmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-06-30 | £196,549 |
| 9 Guineas Close, Newmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2018-11-19 | £261,818 |
CB8 0BE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laureate Community Primary School and Nursery Exning Road , CB8 0AN | - not rated | 348 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Community Academy Exning Road , CB8 0AN | - not rated | 348 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddocks Primary School Rochfort Avenue , CB8 0DL | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy Rowley Drive , CB8 0PU | 3out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Houldsworth Valley Primary School Rowley Drive , CB8 0PU | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Community school | 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 | 684 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newmarket College Exning Road , CB8 0EB | - not rated | 684 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scaltback Middle School Elizabeth Avenue , CB8 0DJ | - not rated | 254 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Felix CofE VC Middle School Fordham Road , CB8 7BE | - not rated | 666 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 1,512 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Dunbroch School Fordham Road , CB8 7LF | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Stores Ltd, Fordham Road | 717 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 6, Acorn Business Centre | 840 yd | |
| Montage | Newmarket Leisure Centre, Exning Road | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSDA Sports Club | Clubhouse, Scaltback Middle School | 174 yd | |
| Cherry Tree Newmarket | The Cherry Tree, 117 Exning Road | 480 yd | |
| Exning Road Working Men's Club | 54 Exning Road, Newmarket | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunlight Chinese Takeaway | 70 Exning Road, Newmarket | 747 yd | |
| Burger King | Newmarket Retail Park, Oaks Drive | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 2-5 Elizabeth Parade, Newmarket | 167 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd. | Tesco Stores Limited Tesco Extra Store, Fordham Road | 775 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Unit 4A, Newmarket Retail Park | 909 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scaltback Middle School (Closed) Elisabeth Avenue | grass pitches | 258 yd |
| George Lambton Playing Fields WILLIE SNAITH ROAD | grass pitches | 562 yd |
| St Felix C Of E Vc Middle School (Closed) Fordham Road | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Newmarket Leisure Centre EXNING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 696 yd |
| X-Treme Fitness Centre 5A 5A VICTORIA WAY | health and fitness suite | 715 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 | 59.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.