Kingston Passage is in Newmarket and in Forest Heath district. CB8 8EN 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 Kingston Passage, Newmarket, CB8 8EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB8 8EW, CB8 8UG, CB8 8EP, CB8 8NA, CB8 8JQ, CB8 8FL, CB8 8JX, CB8 8JU, CB8 8AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB8 8EN 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 44.1% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -6.9% |
| Male | 50.5% | 55.9% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 6.9% |
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 8EN, 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.4% | 47% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.5% | 30.4% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 13.4% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 6.5% | -4.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 52% | 47.2% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 31% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 15% | 17.2% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 26.3% | 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 Levels | 7% | 14.6% | 7.6% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 10.1% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 10.9% | -4.0% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 29.6% | -0.7% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 8.8% | 2.4% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 6.6% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.8% | 83.1% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 69.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 69.1% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 15.1% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 11% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.6% | 69.3% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 9.3% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 7.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 10% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 11.7% | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingston Passage 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.
Kingston Passage 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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chudleigh House Kingston Passage, Newmarket, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-10-19 | £302,861 |
| Nicholls Builders Kingston Passage, Newmarket, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2015-07-15 | £37,811 |
CB8 8EN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 477 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy Rowley Drive , CB8 0PU | 2out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Louis Catholic Academy Fordham Road , CB8 7AA | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditton Lodge Primary School St Johns Avenue , CB8 8BL | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddocks Primary School Rochfort Avenue , CB8 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,478 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 | 1,012 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 | 649 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street cafe | Street Cafe, 81 High Street | 73 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 75 High Street, Newmarket | 79 yd | |
| Unico | 89-95 High Street, Newmarket | 91 yd | |
| Starbucks | 61 High Street, Newmarket | 102 yd | |
| The Stable | 65 High Street, Newmarket | 102 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | Marlborough Club, Kingston Passage | 8 yd | |
| Foresters Club | Ancient Order Of Foresters Friendly Society, Kingston Passage | 8 yd | |
| Unique | 2 Sun Lane, Newmarket | 38 yd | |
| Gee Gees Wine Bar | 5 All Saints Road, Newmarket | 76 yd | |
| Jockey Club | Jockey Club Rooms Jockey Club Chambers, 101 High Street | 104 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Victoria Coffee Ltd | 12 Palace Court, Palace Street | 39 yd | |
| U.S.A. Fried Chicken & Burgers | USA Chicken, 94 High Street | 119 yd | |
| Stellar Catering t/aThe Waffle Hut | The Bakery At, Palace House Stables | 130 yd | |
| USA Chicken | 94 High Street, Newmarket | 133 yd | |
| The Kala Sheep | 9 Park Lane, Newmarket | 144 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Limited | Waitrose Ltd, Fred Archer Way | 468 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Severals Sports Pavillion Severals | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Newmarket Town Football Club NEWMARKET TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB NEWMARKET TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB CRICKET FIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Newmarket Swimming Pool (Closed) High Street | swimming pool | 686 yd |
| Newmarket Lawn Tennis Club HAMILTON ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,091 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| 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 | 25.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.