Ashley Road is in Newmarket and in East Cambridgeshire district. CB8 8DA is located in the Woodditton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South East Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashley Road, Newmarket, CB8 8DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB8 8AN, CB8 8AH, CB8 8AG, CB8 8AW, CB8 8AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB8 8DA is primarily male, with 53.5% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 46.5% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 53.5% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 | 20.1% | 35.5% | 15.4% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.1% | 46.4% | -19.7% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 10.8% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 48.2% | 55.3% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 35% | 28.1% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 13.1% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 23% | 12.7% | -10.3% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 10.8% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 10.2% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.5% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 36.7% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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 | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 95.3% | 91% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 92.3% | 88% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 88% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 7.5% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.5% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashley Road was 11.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.9% lower than the Kentford & Moulton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashley Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Kentford & Moulton and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Ashley Road, Newmarket, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2025-03-28 | £362,000 |
| 22 Ashley Road, Newmarket, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2024-12-17 | £481,795 |
| 26 Ashley Road, Newmarket, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £885,000 | 2024-10-25 | £934,602 |
| 28 Ashley Road, Newmarket, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2024-06-17 | £805,228 |
| Heathdene Ashley Road, Newmarket, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2024-03-22 | £660,762 |
CB8 8DA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Other | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,097 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditton Lodge Primary School St Johns Avenue , CB8 8BL | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Louis Catholic Academy Fordham Road , CB8 7AA | 3out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy Rowley Drive , CB8 0PU | 2out of 4 | 2,201 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddocks Primary School Rochfort Avenue , CB8 0DL | 3out of 4 | 3,002 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,465 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 | 1,568 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket Town FC | Newmarket Town Football Club, Cricket Field Road | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Wellington Public House | The New Wellington, 81 Cheveley Road | 613 yd | |
| The Prince of Wales Public House | Prince Of Wales, 70 All Saints Road | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newmarket Town Football Club NEWMARKET TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB NEWMARKET TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB CRICKET FIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.