Willow Crescent is in Newmarket and in Forest Heath district. CB8 8ER is located in the Newmarket East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willow Crescent, Newmarket, CB8 8ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB8 8GR, CB8 8GP, CB8 8HA, CB8 8BT, CB8 8HF, CB8 8GQ, CB8 8EZ, CB8 8HB, CB8 8NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB8 8ER is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.2% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.8% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 8ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% 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 | 44.5% | 52.3% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 24.8% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 1.8% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 17.6% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (88.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.3% | 46.3% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 41.8% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 8.2% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 10.4% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 15.6% | 20.9% | 5.3% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 12.4% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 13.3% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 15.6% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 28.4% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 10.5% | 3.1% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| White | 91.7% | 82.6% | -9.1% | 81.4% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 78% 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 | 84.3% | 78% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 10.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 7.1% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 77.7% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 8.2% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 4.8% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Crescent was 74.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.7% lower than the Newmarket East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willow Crescent has the 12th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Newmarket East and the 143rd highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 49.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Willow Crescent, Newmarket, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-07-22 | £283,157 |
| 12 Willow Crescent, Newmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-01-19 | £197,198 |
| 23 Willow Crescent, Newmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-08-11 | £292,029 |
| 19 Willow Crescent, Newmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2019-05-29 | £288,620 |
| 23 Willow Crescent, Newmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2018-10-05 | £312,662 |
CB8 8ER area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Other | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 247 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditton Lodge Primary School St Johns Avenue , CB8 8BL | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Louis Catholic Academy Fordham Road , CB8 7AA | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy Rowley Drive , CB8 0PU | 2out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddocks Primary School Rochfort Avenue , CB8 0DL | 3out of 4 | 2,049 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 | 1,558 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 | 866 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 | 139 yd | |
| Montaz Newmarket Dine Ltd | 30 Old Station Road, Newmarket | 576 yd | |
| Nancy's Teashop | 18 Old Station Road, Newmarket | 576 yd | |
| Wildwood Restaurant | 29 High Street, Newmarket | 605 yd | |
| hmmburger | 3 High Street, Newmarket | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince of Wales Public House | Prince Of Wales, 70 All Saints Road | 135 yd | |
| The New Wellington Public House | The New Wellington, 81 Cheveley Road | 461 yd | |
| Newmarket Avenue Bowls Club | Avenue Bowls Club, 22 The Avenue | 493 yd | |
| Gee Gees Wine Bar | 5 All Saints Road, Newmarket | 514 yd | |
| Kings | Marlborough Club, Kingston Passage | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seahorse Fish n Grill | Ruscote Flat, Vicarage Road | 244 yd | |
| Seahorse | 27 Vicarage Road, Newmarket | 391 yd | |
| The Kala Sheep | 9 Park Lane, Newmarket | 442 yd | |
| Stellar Catering t/aThe Waffle Hut | The Bakery At, Palace House Stables | 478 yd | |
| New Ocean City Chinese Takeaway | 9 Old Station Road, Newmarket | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Limited | Waitrose Ltd, Fred Archer Way | 830 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 | 223 yd |
| The Severals Sports Pavillion Severals | grass pitches | 829 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 | 62.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.