Water Lane is in Denston, Newmarket and in St Edmundsbury district. CB8 8PP is located in the Whepstead & Wickhambrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Water Lane, Denston, Newmarket, CB8 8PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB8 8PP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51% | 49% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CB8 8PP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 16.8% | 21.3% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.9% | 63.8% | 5.9% | 44.2% | 19.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 4.3% | -5.2% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 14.7% | 7.4% | -7.3% | 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 | 41.3% | 38.8% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 44.9% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 11.3% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 15.3% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 16.8% | 14.3% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 6.6% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 14.3% | -7.8% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 19.8% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 39.6% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 5.8% |
| Other | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.1% | 90% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 93.3% | 84% | -9.3% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 5% | 4.0% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 84% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 1% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Water Lane was 44.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 106.9% higher than the Chedburgh & Chevington average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Water Lane has the 14th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chedburgh & Chevington and the 256th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Cottage Water Lane, Newmarket, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-04-08 | £392,936 |
| Orchard House Water Lane, Newmarket, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £1,357,777 | 2022-03-31 | £1,387,759 |
| Church Cottage Water Lane, Newmarket, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £16,560,000 | 2021-02-02 | £17,687,025 |
| Trundalls Water Lane, Newmarket, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2019-04-15 | £726,343 |
| 3 Water Lane, Newmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2019-02-22 | £324,543 |
CB8 8PP 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.
CB8 8PP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CB8 8PP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 5 |
| Part-Time Employee | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wickhambrook Primary Academy Wickhambrook , CB8 8XN | 4out of 4 | 2,603 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hundon Community Primary School North Street , Hundon CO10 8EE | 3out of 4 | 5,068 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.