The Orchard is in Ashley, Newmarket and in East Cambridgeshire district. CB8 9EA 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 The Orchard, Ashley, Newmarket, CB8 9EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB8 9DX, CB8 9DZ, CB8 9EB, CB8 9ED, CB8 9DY, CB8 9DS, CB8 9DU, CB8 9DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB8 9EA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents 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 | 47.1% | 49.7% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 52.9% | 50.3% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 9EA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% 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 | 25.3% | 27.3% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.7% | 59.2% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 15.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6.9% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89%) 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 | 55.7% | 55.9% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 33.1% | 3.2% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 9.3% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 1.6% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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 | 14.7% | 12.7% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 7.3% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 11.9% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 8.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 18.5% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 39.2% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 5.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.1% | 95.2% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 91.1% | 88.7% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 6.5% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 0.6% | -4.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 88.4% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 6.8% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 1.3% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 11.2% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Orchard was 18.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.9% lower than the Kentford & Moulton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Orchard has the 8th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Kentford & Moulton and the 128th lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 The Orchard, Newmarket, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-10-27 | £267,387 |
| 8 The Orchard, Newmarket, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2021-09-30 | £239,798 |
| 8 The Orchard, Newmarket, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-09-18 | £221,615 |
| 10 The Orchard, Newmarket, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2018-11-16 | £252,664 |
| 11 The Orchard, Newmarket, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2017-11-03 | £289,174 |
CB8 9EA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 9EA 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 | 125 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Other | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheveley CofE Primary School Park Road , Cheveley CB8 9DF | 3out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School School Road , Moulton CB8 8PR | 3out of 4 | 3,654 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Plough | 26 High Street, Ashley | 94 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.