Alderton Close is in Haverhill and in St Edmundsbury district. CB9 7RA is located in the Haverhill North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 2004-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alderton Close, Haverhill, CB9 7RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB9 7RG, CB9 7RB, CB9 7RD, CB9 7RW, CB9 9SF, CB9 7RN, CB9 9DJ, CB9 9SD, CB9 9DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB9 7RA 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 | 50.5% | 50.2% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.8% | 0.3% | 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 vicinity of CB9 7RA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.8% 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 | 30.4% | 25% | -5.4% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 57.8% | 4.4% | 44.2% | 13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 12.9% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.4%) 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 | 59.2% | 49.5% | -9.7% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 38.9% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 9.4% | 4.9% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around CB9 7RA this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.1% | 8.5% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 10.9% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.7% | 16.7% | -8.0% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 21.7% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 32.9% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 5.7% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.3% | 89.1% | -8.2% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 96.1% | 88.4% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 87.9% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 5.5% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alderton Close was 10.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.1% lower than the Haverhill Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alderton Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Haverhill Central and the 62nd lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Alderton Close, Haverhill, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £397,000 | 2022-08-26 | £391,760 |
| 14 Alderton Close, Haverhill, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-07-13 | £380,391 |
| 10 Alderton Close, Haverhill, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-11-26 | £382,718 |
| 12 Alderton Close, Haverhill, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2021-01-15 | £401,700 |
| 3 Alderton Close, Haverhill, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2020-11-27 | £399,774 |
CB9 7RA 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 | 138 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Cangle Community Primary School Chapple Drive , CB9 0DU | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Felix Roman Catholic Primary School, Haverhill School Lane , CB9 9DE | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton End Primary Academy School Lane , Burton End CB9 9DE | 2out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Place Farm Primary Academy Camps Road , CB9 8HF | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clements Primary Academy Greenfields Way , CB9 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Manor Academy Eastern Avenue , CB9 9JE | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Ward Academy Chalkstone Way , CB9 0LD | 2out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadlands Hall , Little Wratting CB9 7UA | - not rated | 2,948 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Churchill Special Free School Chalkstone Way , CB9 0LB | 4out of 4 | 3,218 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe House Church Road , Shudy Camps CB21 4QH | - not rated | 5,000 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkway Middle School (Closed) Park Road | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Castle Manor Academy EASTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 954 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 | 70.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 266.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.