Bill Rickaby Drive is in Newmarket and in Forest Heath district. CB8 0HG is located in the Newmarket North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bill Rickaby Drive, Newmarket, CB8 0HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB8 0HQ, CB8 0BX, CB8 0SY, CB8 0BN, CB8 7SE, CB8 0ST, CB8 0SU, CB8 0GR, CB8 0SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB8 0HG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.7% | 50.2% | 5.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 55.3% | 49.8% | -5.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 38.6% | 34.2% | -4.4% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 41.5% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 19.2% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 10.1% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 45.5% | 43.2% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 32.3% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 17.3% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 24.9% | 2.1% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 10.4% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 18.1% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 14% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 19.7% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 7.5% | 6.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.6% | 88.3% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 80.1% 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 | 87.3% | 80.1% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 7.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 80.1% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 14.9% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bill Rickaby Drive was 124.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.4% higher than the Exning average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bill Rickaby Drive has the 5th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Exning and the 68th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 842.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Bill Rickaby Drive, Newmarket, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-03-07 | £380,878 |
| 95 Bill Rickaby Drive, Newmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2024-12-19 | £291,038 |
| 13 Bill Rickaby Drive, Newmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-06-06 | £281,296 |
| 69 Bill Rickaby Drive, Newmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-04-14 | £292,669 |
| 53 Bill Rickaby Drive, Newmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-03-10 | £267,165 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Other | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis Catholic Academy Fordham Road , CB8 7AA | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddocks Primary School Rochfort Avenue , CB8 0DL | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy Rowley Drive , CB8 0PU | 2out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Community Academy Exning Road , CB8 0AN | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket Vicarage Road , CB8 8JE | 3out of 4 | 1,340 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 | 434 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 | 787 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 | 469 yd | |
| El Guaca Mexican Grill | 4 Exeter Road, Newmarket | 834 yd | |
| Mangiare Ristorante Italiano | 4C Exeter Road, Newmarket | 837 yd | |
| BLD Cafe Restaurant | 4 The Guineas Shopping Centre, The Rookery | 899 yd | |
| Subway | 6 The Guineas Shopping Centre, The Rookery | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exning Road Working Men's Club | 54 Exning Road, Newmarket | 353 yd | |
| Cherry Tree Newmarket | The Cherry Tree, 117 Exning Road | 507 yd | |
| NSDA Sports Club | Clubhouse, Scaltback Middle School | 864 yd | |
| The Bull Public House | Bull Inn, 62 High Street | 909 yd | |
| The Golden Lion Public House | 44 High Street, Newmarket | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunlight Chinese Takeaway | 70 Exning Road, Newmarket | 353 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Unit 1, The Island | 824 yd | |
| Golden Horse | 19 St Marys Square, Newmarket | 863 yd | |
| Golden Bowl | 8A The Guineas Shopping Centre, The Rookery | 899 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 8B The Guineas Shopping Centre, The Rookery | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Limited | Waitrose Ltd, Fred Archer Way | 731 yd | |
| Co-Op | 2-5 Elizabeth Parade, Newmarket | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newmarket Leisure Centre EXNING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 464 yd |
| St Felix C Of E Vc Middle School (Closed) Fordham Road | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| The Severals Sports Pavillion Severals | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| George Lambton Playing Fields WILLIE SNAITH ROAD | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Scaltback Middle School (Closed) Elisabeth Avenue | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| The Health & Fitness Club At Bedford Lodge Hotel BURY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 944 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 | 74.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 74.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 74.2% |
| 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 | 56.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.