Maypole Lane is in Woodditton, Newmarket and in East Cambridgeshire district. CB8 9SD 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 Maypole Lane, Woodditton, Newmarket, CB8 9SD 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 9SD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.6% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.4% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.6% | 31.4% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 45.7% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 10.3% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 43.2% | 43% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 37.9% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 13.6% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
In the area around CB8 9SD this area, 28.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.9% | 28.7% | 3.8% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 14.9% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 18.4% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 18.4% | -4.4% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.7% | 99.5% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 92% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.4% | 92% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 91.5% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 6.6% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maypole Lane was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 123.1% higher than the Kentford & Moulton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maypole Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Kentford & Moulton and the 216th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Maypole Lane, Newmarket, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £523,789 | 2022-09-28 | £552,603 |
| 6 Maypole Lane, Newmarket, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2021-03-17 | £993,779 |
| 4 Maypole Lane, Newmarket, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2017-11-27 | £548,714 |
| 6 Maypole Lane, Newmarket, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2017-04-13 | £867,165 |
| 5 Maypole Lane, Newmarket, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £446,000 | 2016-12-21 | £584,151 |
CB8 9SD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettlefields Primary School Stetchworth Road , Dullingham CB8 9UH | 2out of 4 | 2,911 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheveley CofE Primary School Park Road , Cheveley CB8 9DF | 3out of 4 | 3,112 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditton Lodge Primary School St Johns Avenue , CB8 8BL | 3out of 4 | 4,249 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burrough Green CofE Primary School Bradley Road , CB8 9NH | 2out of 4 | 4,689 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket Vicarage Road , CB8 8JE | 3out of 4 | 4,962 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Granary Estates | Parsonage Farm, 1 Parsonage Farm Lane | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Blackbirds | 36 Ditton Green, Woodditton | 1,048 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 | 50.0% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
| Median download speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 26.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 41.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 41.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.45 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.