Overview of CB8 7AP

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Parkers Walk is in Newmarket and in Forest Heath district. CB8 7AP 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 Parkers Walk, Newmarket, CB8 7AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: CB8 7AW, CB8 7AN, CB8 7DT, CB8 7EA, CB8 7AX, CB8 7AS, CB8 7BA, CB8 7AR, CB8 7BJ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB8 7AP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.4%48.5%-1.9% 51.0% -2.5%
Male49.6%51.5%1.9% 49.0% 2.5%

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)
Single38.8%38.8%0.0% 37.9% 0.9%
Married: Opposite sex34%32.5%-1.5% 44.2% -11.7%
Married: Same sex0%1%1.0% 0.3% 0.7%
Separated2.4%4.9%2.5% 2.2% 2.7%
Divorced12.4%13.6%1.2% 9.1% 4.5%
Widowed12.4%9.2%-3.2% 6.1% 3.1%

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 health43.6%44.6%1.0% 48.4% -3.8%
Good health38.1%38.6%0.5% 33.6% 5.0%
Fair health14.4%12.9%-1.5% 12.7% 0.2%
Bad health2.1%3%0.9% 4.0% -1.0%
Very bad health1.7%0.9%-0.8% 1.2% -0.3%

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.

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 20.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications25.4%23.9%-1.5% 18.2% 5.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 14.8%12.9%-1.9% 9.6% 3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels13.9%12.4%-1.5% 13.4% -1.0%
Apprenticeship5.3%10.9%5.6% 5.3% 5.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels15.8%14.9%-0.9% 16.9% -2.0%
Degree or Similar17.7%20.9%3.2% 33.8% -12.9%
Other7.2%4%-3.2% 2.8% 1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian0%2.2%2.2% 3.1% -0.9%
Pakistani0%3%3.0% 2.7% 0.3%
Other Asian0.8%1.7%0.9% 1.6% 0.1%
Black African1.7%2.6%0.9% 2.5% 0.1%
Black Caribbean0%0.4%0.4% 1.0% -0.6%
Other Black0%0.9%0.9% 0.5% 0.4%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.9%0.9% 0.8% 0.1%
Mixed Other1.3%0.4%-0.9% 0.8% -0.4%
White95.8%85.8%-10.0% 81.4% 4.4%
Other0.4%2.2%1.8% 1.6% 0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 76.1% 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 Kingdom89.4%76.1%-13.3% 83.2% -7.1%
European Union6.4%12.8%6.4% 6.1% 6.7%
Rest of Europe0.4%0.4%0.0% 0.8% -0.4%
Africa2.1%3%0.9% 2.7% 0.3%
Middle East and Asia1.3%5.6%4.3% 5.6% 0.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.4%1.7%1.3% 1.3% 0.4%
Oceania0%0.4%0.4% 0.3% 0.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK87.7%75.1%-12.6% 83.2% -8.1%
10+ Years0%11.8%11.8% 9.8% 2.0%
5-10 Years1.7%8.9%7.2% 2.9% 6.0%
2-5 Years4.2%3%-1.2% 2.2% 0.8%
Less than 2 years6.4%1.3%-5.1% 1.9% -0.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom69% 76.7% -7.7%
Ireland0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Germany0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Italy0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
Portugal0.8% 0.5% 0.3%
Lithuania1.3% 0.3% 1.0%
Poland6.3% 1.3% 5.0%
Romania2.1% 0.9% 1.2%
Other EU countries2.1% 1.5% 0.6%
Central and Western Africa0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Southern Asia3.8% 1.2% 2.6%
South-East Asia0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
North America and the Caribbean0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
No passport held10.9% 13.5% -2.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion35.2% 37.2% -2.0%
Christian49.6% 46.2% 3.4%
Buddhist3% 0.5% 2.5%
Hindu1.3% 1.7% -0.4%
Muslim5.5% 6.5% -1.0%
Not answered5.5% 6.0% -0.5%

Safety

Is Parkers Walk Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parkers Walk was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Exning average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .



🔎 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 7AP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Parkers Walk are based on 99 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 Parkers Walk, Newmarket, CB8 7AP

Estimated Average Property Prices for CB8 7AP

Average Price
£239,155
Semi-Detached
£245,034
Terraced
£234,694
Detached
£271,014
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Parkers Walk

Average Price
£244,981
Semi-Detached
£256,408
Terraced
£240,748
Detached
£290,715
Flats/Maisonettes
£156,082
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Parkers WalkStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
124 Parkers Walk, Newmarket, Suffolk
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£285,0002024-12-06 £288,508
129 Parkers Walk, Newmarket, Suffolk
Terraced, an established residential building
£218,0002024-09-11 £218,891
98 Parkers Walk, Newmarket, Suffolk
Terraced, an established residential building
£255,0002023-01-20 £250,665
123 Parkers Walk, Newmarket, Suffolk
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£205,0002022-11-16 £198,953
127 Parkers Walk, Newmarket, Suffolk
Terraced, an established residential building
£210,0002022-11-15 £202,382
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CB8 7AP

Employment

CB8 7AP 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 Employee98
Retired49
Part-Time Employee16
Self-Employed13
Looking after home or family10
Unemployed7
Student (economically inactive)5
Other4
Long-Term Sick or disabled3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0

Employment Industry

Other25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles18
Manufacturing15
Human health and social work activities12
Transport and storage11
Accommodation and food service activities11
Education11
Professional, scientific and technical activities10
Construction10
Administrative and support service activities6
Information and communication5
Financial and insurance activities4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Laureate Community Academy
Exning Road , CB8 0AN
3out of 4 799 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Paddocks Primary School
Rochfort Avenue , CB8 0DL
3out of 4 1,570 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Exning Primary School
Oxford Street , Exning CB8 7EW
3out of 4 1,583 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Louis Catholic Academy
Fordham Road , CB8 7AA
3out of 4 2,195 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy
Rowley Drive , CB8 0PU
2out of 4 2,352 yd Academy sponsor led 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 1,688 yd Academy sponsor led 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 2,347 yd Other independent school Yes 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
Costa CoffeeUnit 6, Acorn Business Centre331 yd
Tesco Family Dining LtdTesco Stores Ltd, Fordham Road597 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Burger KingNewmarket Retail Park, Oaks Drive378 yd
Studlands House TakeawayUnit 5, The Centre457 yd
The Old Scotch IndianUnit 4, The Centre457 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Food WarehouseUnit 4A, Newmarket Retail Park423 yd
Tesco Stores Ltd.Tesco Stores Limited Tesco Extra Store, Fordham Road478 yd
Co-Op2-5 Elizabeth Parade, Newmarket1,070 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Studlands Park Sports & Social Club
PINZA CLOSE
grass pitches169 yd
X-Treme Fitness Centre
5A 5A VICTORIA WAY
health and fitness suite334 yd
George Lambton Playing Fields
WILLIE SNAITH ROAD
grass pitches786 yd
St Felix C Of E Vc Middle School (Closed)
Fordham Road
grass pitches988 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 speed73.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed107.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed16.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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