St David is in Newmarket and in Forest Heath district. CB8 0JH 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 St David, Newmarket, CB8 0JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB8 0JF, CB8 0JJ, CB8 0JQ, CB8 0JE, CB8 0JD, CB8 0JG, CB8 0JL, CB8 0PT, CB8 0JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB8 0JH has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents 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 | 50.2% | 48% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 49.8% | 52% | 2.2% | 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 | 54.3% | 32.7% | -21.6% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.4% | 31.9% | 10.5% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 25.1% | 8.9% | 9.1% | 16.0% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 43.7% | 35.4% | -8.3% | 48.4% | -13.0% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 45.1% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 11.5% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 12.8% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 4.9% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 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 12.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.8% | 21.3% | -12.5% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 19% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 14.2% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 13.8% | 9.5% | 5.3% | 8.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 14.2% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.5% | 12.3% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -21.5% |
| Other | 13.2% | 5.1% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 10% | 9.7% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 8.5% | 7.5% | 0.8% | 7.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 86.4% | 62.9% | -23.5% | 81.4% | -18.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 51.8% 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 | 73.8% | 51.8% | -22.0% | 83.2% | -31.4% |
| European Union | 15.9% | 21% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 14.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 12.8% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 0.0% | 7.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.5% | 51.8% | -21.7% | 83.2% | -31.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 26.2% | 21.0% | 9.8% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.4% | 11.6% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 6.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.9% | 76.7% | -35.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Poland | 11.2% | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Southern Asia | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.8% | 37.2% | -12.4% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 21.2% | 6.5% | 14.7% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St David was 238.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 126.4% higher than the Newmarket East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St David has the 2nd highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Newmarket East and the 25th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 142.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 St David, Newmarket, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-12-20 | £155,319 |
| 1 St David, Newmarket, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2016-03-24 | £155,776 |
| 1 St David, Newmarket, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2003-11-28 | £140,468 |
| 1 St David, Newmarket, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £32,000 | 1999-03-26 | £119,295 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Other | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy Rowley Drive , CB8 0PU | 2out of 4 | 326 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Louis Catholic Academy Fordham Road , CB8 7AA | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket Vicarage Road , CB8 8JE | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddocks Primary School Rochfort Avenue , CB8 0DL | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditton Lodge Primary School St Johns Avenue , CB8 8BL | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 528 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 | 763 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffinbox | 2 Wellington Street, Newmarket | 295 yd | |
| Montage | Newmarket Leisure Centre, Exning Road | 345 yd | |
| Turkoman Bar & Grill | The Grosvenor, 146 High Street | 348 yd | |
| BLD Cafe Restaurant | 4 The Guineas Shopping Centre, The Rookery | 358 yd | |
| Subway | 6 The Guineas Shopping Centre, The Rookery | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bushel | Bushel Inn, Market Street | 405 yd | |
| MK Catering | Masonic Club (MK Catering) Masonic Lodge, 115 High Street | 419 yd | |
| The Ark Newmarket | 109 High Street, Newmarket | 421 yd | |
| Jockey Club | Jockey Club Rooms Jockey Club Chambers, 101 High Street | 464 yd | |
| Unique | 2 Sun Lane, Newmarket | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Horse | 19 St Marys Square, Newmarket | 194 yd | |
| Newmarket Kebab House | 1 Wellington Street, Newmarket | 295 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 8B The Guineas Shopping Centre, The Rookery | 358 yd | |
| Golden Bowl | 8A The Guineas Shopping Centre, The Rookery | 358 yd | |
| Calzone House | 106 High Street, Newmarket | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Limited | Waitrose Ltd, Fred Archer Way | 535 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newmarket Swimming Pool (Closed) High Street | swimming pool | 592 yd |
| Newmarket Leisure Centre EXNING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 622 yd |
| The Severals Sports Pavillion Severals | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Newmarket Lawn Tennis Club HAMILTON ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 891 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 | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.