High Street is in Haverhill and in St Edmundsbury district. CB9 8AN is located in the Haverhill Central 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, Haverhill, CB9 8AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB9 8DT, CB9 8DX, CB9 8EA, CB9 8DW, CB9 8ED, CB9 8DZ, CB9 8EE, CB9 8AR, CB9 8EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB9 8AN is primarily male, with 56.9% 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 | 46.5% | 43.1% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -7.9% |
| Male | 53.5% | 56.9% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 7.9% |
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 | 38.5% | 33.8% | -4.7% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 46.2% | 5.1% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 10.8% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 43.6% | 32.6% | -11.0% | 48.4% | -15.8% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 47.8% | 10.6% | 33.6% | 14.2% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 16.4% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 2.1% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 | 25.1% | 24.3% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.8% | 12.5% | -9.3% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 14.4% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 13.4% | 8.9% | 5.3% | 8.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 18.4% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 13.2% | 12.0% | 0.7% | 12.5% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 92.9% | 83.3% | -9.6% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 89.1% | 81.3% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 13.7% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 81.3% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Buddhist | 12.8% | 0.5% | 12.3% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 57.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.7% lower than the Haverhill Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 28th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Haverhill Central and the 191st highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 High Street, Haverhill, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2019-05-03 | £237,900 |
| 103 High Street, Haverhill, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2018-12-13 | £238,711 |
| 103 High Street, Haverhill, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2012-04-27 | £252,005 |
| 89 High Street, Haverhill, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2011-05-27 | £1,056,412 |
| 83 High Street, Haverhill, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2010-04-23 | £518,039 |
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place Farm Primary Academy Camps Road , CB9 8HF | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Primary Academy Chalkstone Way , CB9 0BW | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Cangle Community Primary School Chapple Drive , CB9 0DU | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clements Primary Academy Greenfields Way , CB9 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coupals Primary Academy Chalkstone Way , CB9 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,105 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Ward Academy Chalkstone Way , CB9 0LD | 2out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Special Free School Chalkstone Way , CB9 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlands Hall , Little Wratting CB9 7UA | - not rated | 2,471 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Maharajah | 75-77 High Street, Haverhill | 2 yd | |
| Portuguese Dreams | 91 High Street, Haverhill | 2 yd | |
| Stellar Bar & Coffee House | 56 High Street, Haverhill | 86 yd | |
| Ceo's Kitchen | 65 High Street, Haverhill | 106 yd | |
| Raj Mahal | 61 High Street, Haverhill | 143 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREENE KING PLC | The Royal Exchange, 69-71 High Street | 143 yd | |
| Bar Vu | 2-3 Jubilee Walk, Haverhill | 176 yd | |
| The Drabbet Smock | Peas Hill, Haverhill | 428 yd | |
| The Bull | 8 Camps Road, Haverhill | 518 yd | |
| Queens Head | 9 Queen Street, Haverhill | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friends Takeaway | 73 High Street, Haverhill | 2 yd | |
| Good Luck Chinese | 3 Eden Road, Haverhill | 91 yd | |
| Benny's Barbecue | 61B High Street, Haverhill | 143 yd | |
| Papillon Pizza | 54 High Street, Haverhill | 159 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 36 High Street, Haverhill | 173 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland, 20 High Street | 250 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Lordscroft Lane | 459 yd | |
| Lidl Uk | Lidl UK Unit 4, Haverhill Retail Park | 463 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Stores Limited Tesco Stores Ltd, Cangle Road | 645 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haverhill Leisure Centre LORDSCROFT LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 327 yd |
| Real Bodies Health And Fitness PROSPECT HOUSE PROSPECT HOUSE HOLLANDS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 382 yd |
| Haverhill Indoor Bowls Centre MANOR ROAD | grass pitches, indoor bowls | 393 yd |
| Hamlet Croft (Closed) Hamlet Road | grass pitches | 397 yd |
| Haverhill Gymnastics Club THE HOLLANDS CENTRE THE HOLLANDS CENTRE HOLLANDS ROAD | 486 yd | |
| Chalkstone Middle School (Closed) Millfields Way | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| The New Croft THE NEW CROFT THE NEW CROFT CHALKSTONE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Westfield Primary Academy CHALKSTONE WAY | grass pitches | 976 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 | 76.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.7% |
| 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 | 48.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.