Hill Close is in Newmarket and in Forest Heath district. CB8 0NR is located in the Newmarket West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hill Close, Newmarket, CB8 0NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB8 0QH, CB8 0NN, CB8 0QL, CB8 0NP, CB8 0NL, CB8 0PZ, CB8 0NW, CB8 0NT, CB8 0QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB8 0NR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 51% | 52.6% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 49% | 47.4% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 35.8% | 38% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 42.4% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 9.4% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 43.3% | 42.7% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 40.6% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 13.3% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 25% | 20.9% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 10.2% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 16% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 7.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.2% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 25.4% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 95.9% | 90.3% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 92.4% | 86.1% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 8% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 85.8% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Close was 81.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.0% lower than the Newmarket East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hill Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Newmarket East and the 127th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Hill Close, Newmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £376,000 | 2024-03-01 | £380,628 |
| 23 Hill Close, Newmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-07-20 | £304,004 |
| 1A Hill Close, Newmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2022-05-03 | £277,853 |
| 10 Hill Close, Newmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-06-19 | £319,916 |
| 23 Hill Close, Newmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2018-10-05 | £304,703 |
CB8 0NR 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy Rowley Drive , CB8 0PU | 2out of 4 | 448 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddocks Primary School Rochfort Avenue , CB8 0DL | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Louis Catholic Academy Fordham Road , CB8 7AA | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Community Academy Exning Road , CB8 0AN | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket Vicarage Road , CB8 8JE | 3out of 4 | 1,579 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 | 820 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 | 1,483 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Greek | 82 Valley Way, Newmarket | 115 yd | |
| Smiffy's Cafe | 82 Valley Way, Newmarket | 115 yd | |
| The Fountain Restaurant | 182 High Street, Newmarket | 632 yd | |
| Montage | Newmarket Leisure Centre, Exning Road | 793 yd | |
| Khobkhun Thai Restaurant | Ground Floor, 160 High Street | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket Lawn Tennis Club | Hamilton Road, Newmarket | 275 yd | |
| MK Catering | Masonic Club (MK Catering) Masonic Lodge, 115 High Street | 859 yd | |
| Exning Road Working Men's Club | 54 Exning Road, Newmarket | 912 yd | |
| Cherry Tree Newmarket | The Cherry Tree, 117 Exning Road | 985 yd | |
| The Ark Newmarket | 109 High Street, Newmarket | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Way Fish Shop | 78 Valley Way, Newmarket | 115 yd | |
| The Lime Indian Takeaway | 84 Valley Way, Newmarket | 115 yd | |
| Coffee World (UK) Ltd | Terrace House, Queensberry Road | 761 yd | |
| Golden Horse | 19 St Marys Square, Newmarket | 854 yd | |
| Sunlight Chinese Takeaway | 70 Exning Road, Newmarket | 912 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newmarket Lawn Tennis Club HAMILTON ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 417 yd |
| Newmarket Swimming Pool (Closed) High Street | swimming pool | 562 yd |
| Newmarket Leisure Centre EXNING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 836 yd |
| Scaltback Middle School (Closed) Elisabeth Avenue | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.