High Street is in Newmarket and in Forest Heath district. CB8 8JH 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 High Street, Newmarket, CB8 8JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB8 8JJ, CB8 8JP, CB8 8JU, CB8 9AA, CB8 0HL, CB8 8UG, CB8 9EY, CB8 8JQ, CB8 9AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB8 8JH is primarily male, with 71.9% 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 | 46.2% | 28.1% | -18.1% | 51.0% | -22.9% |
| Male | 53.8% | 71.9% | 18.1% | 49.0% | 22.9% |
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 8JH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.9% 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 | 35.4% | 65.9% | 30.5% | 37.9% | 28.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 22.1% | -20.4% | 44.2% | -22.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 9.7% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 0.9% | -7.0% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (93%) 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 | 50.2% | 63% | 12.8% | 48.4% | 14.6% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 30% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 3.9% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -8.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 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 | 20.5% | 26.6% | 6.1% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 6.4% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 7.3% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 8.7% | -3.9% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 37.2% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 8.7% | 8.3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 5.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.9% | 88.3% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, just 38.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 38.4% | -46.4% | 83.2% | -44.8% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 12.2% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 6.1% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 41.5% | 35.0% | 1.3% | 40.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 10.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 38.1% | -44.2% | 83.2% | -45.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 10.8% | 5.7% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 3.5% | -2.6% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 24.2% | 22.0% | 2.2% | 22.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 23.4% | 19.1% | 1.9% | 21.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.5% | 76.7% | -33.2% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 44.4% | 0.3% | 44.1% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.9% | 37.2% | -17.3% |
| Christian | 73.2% | 46.2% | 27.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 210.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 100.0% higher than the Newmarket East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Newmarket East and the 30th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 147.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-09-21 | £326,575 |
| 83 High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2020-06-08 | £364,875 |
| 79 High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-04-17 | £369,854 |
| 89 - 95 High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2019-11-22 | £918,944 |
| 77 High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2015-03-25 | £873,532 |
CB8 8JH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 145 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Other | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy Rowley Drive , CB8 0PU | 2out of 4 | 512 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket Vicarage Road , CB8 8JE | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Louis Catholic Academy Fordham Road , CB8 7AA | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditton Lodge Primary School St Johns Avenue , CB8 8BL | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddocks Primary School Rochfort Avenue , CB8 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,384 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 | 971 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 | 786 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero | 77 High Street, Newmarket | 64 yd | |
| Unico | 89-95 High Street, Newmarket | 109 yd | |
| Rose & Mango | 4 The Avenue, Newmarket | 115 yd | |
| Turkoman Bar & Grill | The Grosvenor, 146 High Street | 133 yd | |
| Khobkhun Thai Restaurant | Ground Floor, 160 High Street | 140 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jockey Club | Jockey Club Rooms Jockey Club Chambers, 101 High Street | 67 yd | |
| The Ark Newmarket | 109 High Street, Newmarket | 89 yd | |
| MK Catering | Masonic Club (MK Catering) Masonic Lodge, 115 High Street | 101 yd | |
| Kings | Marlborough Club, Kingston Passage | 163 yd | |
| Foresters Club | Ancient Order Of Foresters Friendly Society, Kingston Passage | 163 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calzone House | 106 High Street, Newmarket | 103 yd | |
| U.S.A. Fried Chicken & Burgers | USA Chicken, 94 High Street | 181 yd | |
| Victor Victoria Coffee Ltd | 12 Palace Court, Palace Street | 190 yd | |
| Newmarket Kebab House | 1 Wellington Street, Newmarket | 191 yd | |
| USA Chicken | 94 High Street, Newmarket | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Limited | Waitrose Ltd, Fred Archer Way | 581 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newmarket Swimming Pool (Closed) High Street | swimming pool | 515 yd |
| Newmarket Town Football Club NEWMARKET TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB NEWMARKET TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB CRICKET FIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 689 yd |
| The Severals Sports Pavillion Severals | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Newmarket Lawn Tennis Club HAMILTON ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 921 yd |
| Newmarket Leisure Centre EXNING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,066 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 | 88.2% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.45 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.45 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.42 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.