Rovers Way is in Haverhill and in St Edmundsbury district. CB9 8NU is located in the Haverhill Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 2014-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rovers Way, Haverhill, CB9 8NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB9 8NW, CB9 8NR, CB9 8NS, CB9 8NX, CB9 8NP, CB9 8EH, CB9 8EE, CB9 8EJ, CB9 8EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB9 8NU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 48.9% | 48.9% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 51.1% | 51.1% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CB9 8NU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.5% | 47.7% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 34.3% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 10.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) 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 | 43.5% | 51.8% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 35.3% | -4.6% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 9.2% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 24.9% | 16.4% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 8.9% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 14.1% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 19.7% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 28.5% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 6.6% | 5.9% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 90.1% | 84.2% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 73.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 73.5% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| European Union | 14.4% | 14.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 7.1% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.3% | 74.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 15.9% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.9% | 5.8% | -5.1% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 1.6% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 6% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rovers Way was 264.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 99.7% higher than the Haverhill Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rovers Way has the 2nd highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Haverhill Central and the 19th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 117.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Rovers Way, Haverhill, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-11-29 | £242,218 |
| 20 Rovers Way, Haverhill, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-03-29 | £296,412 |
| 10 Rovers Way, Haverhill, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £84,800 | 2021-11-05 | £90,607 |
| 8 Rovers Way, Haverhill, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £121,500 | 2021-08-16 | £133,446 |
| 9 Rovers Way, Haverhill, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2020-01-08 | £291,343 |
| Full-Time Employee | 155 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place Farm Primary Academy Camps Road , CB9 8HF | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Primary Academy Chalkstone Way , CB9 0BW | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clements Primary Academy Greenfields Way , CB9 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coupals Primary Academy Chalkstone Way , CB9 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Cangle Community Primary School Chapple Drive , CB9 0DU | 3out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,349 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Ward Academy Chalkstone Way , CB9 0LD | 2out of 4 | 1,478 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 | 1,249 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlands Hall , Little Wratting CB9 7UA | - not rated | 2,696 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 | 331 yd | |
| Portuguese Dreams | 91 High Street, Haverhill | 331 yd | |
| Stellar Bar & Coffee House | 56 High Street, Haverhill | 399 yd | |
| Huffers | 29 Hollands Road, Haverhill | 413 yd | |
| Ceo's Kitchen | 65 High Street, Haverhill | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREENE KING PLC | The Royal Exchange, 69-71 High Street | 465 yd | |
| Bar Vu | 2-3 Jubilee Walk, Haverhill | 500 yd | |
| The Drabbet Smock | Peas Hill, Haverhill | 737 yd | |
| Baltic Amber | Phoenix Road, Sturmer | 774 yd | |
| The Bull | 8 Camps Road, Haverhill | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friends Takeaway | 73 High Street, Haverhill | 331 yd | |
| Good Luck Chinese | 3 Eden Road, Haverhill | 418 yd | |
| Benny's Barbecue | 61B High Street, Haverhill | 465 yd | |
| Papillon Pizza | 54 High Street, Haverhill | 465 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 36 High Street, Haverhill | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Uk | Lidl UK Unit 4, Haverhill Retail Park | 383 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland, 20 High Street | 554 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Lordscroft Lane | 785 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Stores Limited Tesco Stores Ltd, Cangle Road | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamlet Croft (Closed) Hamlet Road | grass pitches | 91 yd |
| Haverhill Gymnastics Club THE HOLLANDS CENTRE THE HOLLANDS CENTRE HOLLANDS ROAD | 179 yd | |
| Real Bodies Health And Fitness PROSPECT HOUSE PROSPECT HOUSE HOLLANDS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 370 yd |
| Haverhill Indoor Bowls Centre MANOR ROAD | grass pitches, indoor bowls | 446 yd |
| Haverhill Leisure Centre LORDSCROFT LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 642 yd |
| Mottsfield Playing Field CHARRINGTON CLOSE | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Feelgood Fitness (Haverhill) MOONHALL BUSINESS PARK MOONHALL BUSINESS PARK HELIONS BUMPSTEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| Chalkstone Middle School (Closed) Millfields Way | grass pitches | 970 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 | 60.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.