Overview of CB8 8BA

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Warrington Street is in Newmarket and in Forest Heath district. CB8 8BA 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 Warrington Street, Newmarket, CB8 8BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: CB8 8BB, CB8 8HZ, CB8 8JB, CB8 8AZ, CB8 8BE, CB8 8EY, CB8 8BD, CB8 9AY, CB8 8GJ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB8 8BA is primarily male, with 55.9% of the population 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)
Female49.5%44.1%-5.4% 51.0% -6.9%
Male50.5%55.9%5.4% 49.0% 6.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around CB8 8BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single40.4%47%6.6% 37.9% 9.1%
Married: Opposite sex32.5%30.4%-2.1% 44.2% -13.8%
Separated2.2%2.8%0.6% 2.2% 0.6%
Divorced13.6%13.4%-0.2% 9.1% 4.3%
Widowed11.4%6.5%-4.9% 6.1% 0.4%

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 health52%47.2%-4.8% 48.4% -1.2%
Good health28.6%31%2.4% 33.6% -2.6%
Fair health15%17.2%2.2% 12.7% 4.5%
Bad health2.9%3.4%0.5% 4.0% -0.6%
Very bad health1.5%1%-0.5% 1.2% -0.2%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications26.3%22.3%-4.0% 18.2% 4.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 7.9%10.1%2.2% 9.6% 0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels7%14.6%7.6% 13.4% 1.2%
Apprenticeship4.8%10.1%5.3% 5.3% 4.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels14.9%10.9%-4.0% 16.9% -6.0%
Degree or Similar30.3%29.6%-0.7% 33.8% -4.2%
Other8.8%2.4%-6.4% 2.8% -0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian0%3.4%3.4% 3.1% 0.3%
Pakistani1.8%6.6%4.8% 2.7% 3.9%
Other Asian0.7%1%0.3% 1.6% -0.6%
Black African1.1%0%-1.1% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean0.7%0%-0.7% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian1.5%0.7%-0.8% 0.8% -0.1%
Mixed White and African0%0.3%0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.6%1%-1.6% 0.9% 0.1%
Mixed Other0.7%0.3%-0.4% 0.8% -0.5%
White90.8%83.1%-7.7% 81.4% 1.7%
Roma0%0.7%0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Arab0%1%1.0% 0.6% 0.4%
Other0%1.7%1.7% 1.6% 0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 69.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom82.4%69.1%-13.3% 83.2% -14.1%
European Union9.5%15.1%5.6% 6.1% 9.0%
Rest of Europe0.4%0%-0.4% 0.8% -0.8%
Africa1.8%0%-1.8% 2.7% -2.7%
Middle East and Asia2.6%11%8.4% 5.6% 5.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.6%4.8%2.2% 1.3% 3.5%
Oceania0.7%0%-0.7% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK80.6%69.3%-11.3% 83.2% -13.9%
10+ Years3.3%9.3%6.0% 9.8% -0.5%
5-10 Years7%7.9%0.9% 2.9% 5.0%
2-5 Years4.4%10%5.6% 2.2% 7.8%
Less than 2 years4.8%3.4%-1.4% 1.9% 1.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom66.4% 76.7% -10.3%
Ireland1.7% 0.6% 1.1%
France1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
Italy0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Portugal2.1% 0.5% 1.6%
Spain0.7% 0.4% 0.3%
Lithuania0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Poland2.8% 1.3% 1.5%
Romania1.4% 0.9% 0.5%
Other EU countries3.1% 1.5% 1.6%
Middle East0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Southern Asia3.8% 1.2% 2.6%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
North America and the Caribbean4.5% 0.3% 4.2%
No passport held10% 13.5% -3.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion37.6% 37.2% 0.4%
Christian39.3% 46.2% -6.9%
Buddhist1.4% 0.5% 0.9%
Hindu2.4% 1.7% 0.7%
Muslim11.7% 6.5% 5.2%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered7.2% 6.0% 1.2%

Safety

Is Warrington Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Warrington Street was 192.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.8% higher than the Newmarket East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Warrington Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Newmarket East and the 33rd highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.8%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,600
Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in CB8 8BA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Warrington Street are based on 58 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 Warrington Street, Newmarket, CB8 8BA

Estimated Average Property Prices for CB8 8BA

Average Price
£320,027
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£226,147
Detached
£883,305
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Warrington Street

Average Price
£298,944
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£242,613
Detached
£651,015
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Warrington Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
15 Warrington Street, Newmarket, Suffolk
Terraced, an established residential building
£140,0002024-11-08 £141,294
1 Warrington Street, Newmarket, Suffolk
Terraced, an established residential building
£175,0002024-06-04 £176,617
2 Warrington Street, Newmarket, Suffolk
Terraced, an established residential building
£159,0002023-10-19 £159,976
4 Warrington Street, Newmarket, Suffolk
Terraced, an established residential building
£213,0002022-04-27 £223,457
18 Warrington Street, Newmarket, Suffolk
Terraced, an established residential building
£185,0002021-03-26 £205,023
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CB8 8BA

Employment

CB8 8BA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee100
Retired49
Self-Employed35
Part-Time Employee22
Unemployed10
Other9
Looking after home or family8
Long-Term Sick or disabled6
Student (economically inactive)5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4

Employment Industry

Other30
Human health and social work activities17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles15
Professional, scientific and technical activities15
Construction10
Accommodation and food service activities10
Manufacturing9
Administrative and support service activities9
Agriculture, forestry and fishing5
Education5
Information and communication4
Real estate activities3
Transport and storage3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security2
Financial and insurance activities1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket
Vicarage Road , CB8 8JE
3out of 4 421 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ditton Lodge Primary School
St Johns Avenue , CB8 8BL
3out of 4 605 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy
Rowley Drive , CB8 0PU
2out of 4 874 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Louis Catholic Academy
Fordham Road , CB8 7AA
3out of 4 954 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Paddocks Primary School
Rochfort Avenue , CB8 0DL
3out of 4 1,758 yd Community school 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 1,322 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 869 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
Newmarket Town FCNewmarket Town Football Club, Cricket Field Road272 yd
Caffe Nero77 High Street, Newmarket345 yd
Rose & Mango4 The Avenue, Newmarket354 yd
Unico89-95 High Street, Newmarket381 yd
Street cafeStreet Cafe, 81 High Street381 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Newmarket Avenue Bowls ClubAvenue Bowls Club, 22 The Avenue165 yd
Gee Gees Wine Bar5 All Saints Road, Newmarket301 yd
KingsMarlborough Club, Kingston Passage315 yd
Foresters ClubAncient Order Of Foresters Friendly Society, Kingston Passage315 yd
The Prince of Wales Public HousePrince Of Wales, 70 All Saints Road333 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Kala Sheep9 Park Lane, Newmarket180 yd
Stellar Catering t/aThe Waffle HutThe Bakery At, Palace House Stables305 yd
Seahorse Fish n GrillRuscote Flat, Vicarage Road335 yd
Victor Victoria Coffee Ltd12 Palace Court, Palace Street350 yd
U.S.A. Fried Chicken & BurgersUSA Chicken, 94 High Street433 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Waitrose LimitedWaitrose Ltd, Fred Archer Way739 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Newmarket Town Football Club
NEWMARKET TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB NEWMARKET TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB CRICKET FIELD ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches315 yd
Newmarket Swimming Pool (Closed)
High Street
swimming pool788 yd
The Severals Sports Pavillion
Severals
grass pitches802 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 speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed86.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed29.98 Mbit/s

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