Overview of CB8 8BY

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New Cheveley Road is in Newmarket and in Forest Heath district. CB8 8BY 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 New Cheveley Road, Newmarket, CB8 8BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: CB8 8BU, CB8 8YT, CB8 8FX, CB8 8BS, CB8 8BZ, CB8 8BX, CB8 8YU, CB8 8BP, CB8 8ER.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB8 8BY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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)
Female49.8%49.4%-0.4% 51.0% -1.6%
Male50.2%50.6%0.4% 49.0% 1.6%

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)
Single28.6%41.4%12.8% 37.9% 3.5%
Married: Opposite sex49.5%40%-9.5% 44.2% -4.2%
Separated2.9%3.8%0.9% 2.2% 1.6%
Divorced11.7%11%-0.7% 9.1% 1.9%
Widowed7.3%3.8%-3.5% 6.1% -2.3%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health54.8%55.5%0.7% 48.4% 7.1%
Good health32.3%30.8%-1.5% 33.6% -2.8%
Fair health9.5%12.2%2.7% 12.7% -0.5%
Bad health3%1.1%-1.9% 4.0% -2.9%
Very bad health0.4%0.4%0.0% 1.2% -0.8%

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 qualifications23.3%12.1%-11.2% 18.2% -6.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 14.6%11.7%-2.9% 9.6% 2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels15%15.5%0.5% 13.4% 2.1%
Apprenticeship3.9%12.6%8.7% 5.3% 7.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels14.1%17%2.9% 16.9% 0.1%
Degree or Similar21.4%27.7%6.3% 33.8% -6.1%
Other7.8%3.4%-4.4% 2.8% 0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.4%0%-0.4% 1.1% -1.1%
Indian1.1%0.8%-0.3% 3.1% -2.3%
Pakistani0%3.1%3.1% 2.7% 0.4%
Other Asian1.9%2.3%0.4% 1.6% 0.7%
Mixed White and Asian1.9%0%-1.9% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed White and African0.4%0.8%0.4% 0.4% 0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.4%0%-0.4% 0.9% -0.9%
White93.9%88.5%-5.4% 81.4% 7.1%
Roma0%0.8%0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Arab0%1.5%1.5% 0.6% 0.9%
Other0%2.3%2.3% 1.6% 0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 72.3% 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 Kingdom89.4%72.3%-17.1% 83.2% -10.9%
European Union4.2%13.5%9.3% 6.1% 7.4%
Rest of Europe1.1%1.2%0.1% 0.8% 0.4%
Africa0.4%1.2%0.8% 2.7% -1.5%
Middle East and Asia1.9%5.4%3.5% 5.6% -0.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.7%6.2%3.5% 1.3% 4.9%
Oceania0.4%0.4%0.0% 0.3% 0.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK88.2%71.5%-16.7% 83.2% -11.7%
10+ Years0.8%10.3%9.5% 9.8% 0.5%
5-10 Years4.2%9.5%5.3% 2.9% 6.6%
2-5 Years2.3%4.9%2.6% 2.2% 2.7%
Less than 2 years4.6%3.8%-0.8% 1.9% 1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom65.2% 76.7% -11.5%
Ireland1.5% 0.6% 0.9%
Germany0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Italy1.5% 0.6% 0.9%
Portugal1.5% 0.5% 1.0%
Lithuania0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Poland2.2% 1.3% 0.9%
Romania3% 0.9% 2.1%
Other EU countries3.7% 1.5% 2.2%
Other Europe0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
South and Eastern Africa0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Southern Asia1.5% 1.2% 0.3%
North America and the Caribbean3% 0.3% 2.7%
Central and South America2.6% 0.2% 2.4%
Oceania0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
No passport held12% 13.5% -1.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion34.1% 37.2% -3.1%
Christian50.8% 46.2% 4.6%
Hindu0.8% 1.7% -0.9%
Muslim6.8% 6.5% 0.3%
Not answered7.6% 6.0% 1.6%

Safety

Is New Cheveley Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Cheveley Road was 46.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.5% lower than the Newmarket East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

New Cheveley Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Newmarket East and the 243rd highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.2%.



🔎 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 8BY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on New Cheveley Road are based on 133 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 New Cheveley Road, Newmarket, CB8 8BY

Estimated Average Property Prices for CB8 8BY

Average Price
£214,589
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£214,589
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for New Cheveley Road

Average Price
£240,660
Semi-Detached
£271,010
Terraced
£243,409
Detached
£449,558
Flats/Maisonettes
£146,560
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on New Cheveley Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
142 New Cheveley Road, Newmarket, Suffolk
Terraced, an established residential building
£190,0002024-09-23 £190,776
146 New Cheveley Road, Newmarket, Suffolk
Terraced, an established residential building
£190,0002024-05-10 £192,348
110 New Cheveley Road, Newmarket, Suffolk
Terraced, an established residential building
£190,0002024-02-22 £192,150
148 New Cheveley Road, Newmarket, Suffolk
Terraced, an established residential building
£212,0002023-11-20 £213,959
116 New Cheveley Road, Newmarket, Suffolk
Terraced, an established residential building
£215,0002022-10-14 £208,427
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CB8 8BY

Employment

CB8 8BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 Employee92
Part-Time Employee38
Retired30
Self-Employed22
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8
Other6
Looking after home or family6
Student (economically inactive)6
Long-Term Sick or disabled1
Unemployed0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles28
Other26
Human health and social work activities17
Professional, scientific and technical activities17
Manufacturing15
Education12
Construction9
Information and communication9
Transport and storage7
Administrative and support service activities6
Agriculture, forestry and fishing6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security4
Financial and insurance activities3
Accommodation and food service activities3
Real estate 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 4 466 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ditton Lodge Primary School
St Johns Avenue , CB8 8BL
3out of 4 509 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Louis Catholic Academy
Fordham Road , CB8 7AA
3out of 4 1,220 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy
Rowley Drive , CB8 0PU
2out of 4 1,409 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Paddocks Primary School
Rochfort Avenue , CB8 0DL
3out of 4 2,272 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 1,791 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 1,085 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 Road265 yd
Montaz Newmarket Dine Ltd30 Old Station Road, Newmarket808 yd
Nancy's Teashop18 Old Station Road, Newmarket808 yd
Wildwood Restaurant29 High Street, Newmarket841 yd
hmmburger3 High Street, Newmarket841 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Prince of Wales Public HousePrince Of Wales, 70 All Saints Road369 yd
The New Wellington Public HouseThe New Wellington, 81 Cheveley Road426 yd
Newmarket Avenue Bowls ClubAvenue Bowls Club, 22 The Avenue622 yd
Gee Gees Wine Bar5 All Saints Road, Newmarket741 yd
KingsMarlborough Club, Kingston Passage797 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Seahorse Fish n GrillRuscote Flat, Vicarage Road478 yd
Seahorse27 Vicarage Road, Newmarket612 yd
The Kala Sheep9 Park Lane, Newmarket656 yd
Stellar Catering t/aThe Waffle HutThe Bakery At, Palace House Stables709 yd
New Ocean City Chinese Takeaway9 Old Station Road, Newmarket751 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Waitrose LimitedWaitrose Ltd, Fred Archer Way1,064 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 pitches252 yd
The Severals Sports Pavillion
Severals
grass pitches1,055 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 speed97.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed11 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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