Church Lane is in Exning, Newmarket and in Forest Heath district. CB8 7HF is located in the Exning electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Lane, Exning, Newmarket, CB8 7HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB8 7HP, CB8 7HQ, CB8 7HA, CB8 7HS, CB8 7EJ, CB8 7HG, CB8 7HE, CB8 7EH, CB8 7HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB8 7HF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 47% | 52.5% | 5.5% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 53% | 47.5% | -5.5% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 36.5% | 37.4% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 39.4% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 14.3% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 4.4% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 44.2% | 43.4% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 33.6% | -5.8% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 19.1% | 6.7% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 26% | 17.7% | -8.3% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 10.3% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 15.3% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 8.9% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 14.3% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 31% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 90.4% | 94.9% | 4.5% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 88.8% | 86% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 10.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 87.4% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 6.7% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1.2% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Lane was 99.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.0% lower than the Exning average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Exning and the 93rd highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Harraton House Church Lane, Newmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2024-06-17 | £590,406 |
| Pond House Stables Church Lane, Newmarket, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-02-22 | £626,933 |
| 6 Harraton House Church Lane, Newmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2023-04-28 | £872,425 |
| 3 Harraton House Church Lane, Newmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2022-05-31 | £523,566 |
| 4 Harraton House Church Lane, Newmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2021-12-20 | £759,012 |
CB8 7HF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CB8 7HF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exning Primary School Oxford Street , Exning CB8 7EW | 3out of 4 | 240 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Community Academy Exning Road , CB8 0AN | 3out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddocks Primary School Rochfort Avenue , CB8 0DL | 3out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy Rowley Drive , CB8 0PU | 2out of 4 | 3,041 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Louis Catholic Academy Fordham Road , CB8 7AA | 3out of 4 | 3,288 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 2,550 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 | 3,441 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf | Wheatsheaf Inn The Wheatsheaf Inn, 45 Chapel Street | 172 yd | |
| The White Horse Inn | The White Horse, 23 Church Street | 225 yd | |
| The White Swan | 2 Oxford Street, Exning | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumbles Fish Bar | 11 Oxford Street, Exning | 383 yd | |
| Studlands House Takeaway | Unit 5, The Centre | 939 yd | |
| The Old Scotch Indian | Unit 4, The Centre | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exning Primary School OXFORD STREET | grass pitches | 361 yd |
| Exning Football Ground Laceys Lane | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Exning Tennis Club EXNING TENNIS CLUB EXNING TENNIS CLUB COTTON END ROAD | tennis courts | 882 yd |
| Exning Cricket Club EXNING CRICKET CLUB EXNING CRICKET CLUB COTTON END ROAD | grass pitches | 884 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 | 38.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 38.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 38.9% |
| 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 | 71.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.