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CB8

NEWMARKET

Cambridgeshire, East Of England, England

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CB8 covers NEWMARKET in Cambridgeshire, East Of England.

Avg price £413,508
1yr change ▲ 2.8%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£413,508

▲ 2.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

44% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

282 Mbps

Property Prices in CB8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CB8 is £413,508, which is 8% above the Cambridgeshire average of £383,701.

Properties in CB8 cost 44.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CB8 have risen 2.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £565,145 567
Semi-detached £326,056 355
Terraced £261,096 465
Flat £191,296 145
All types £413,508 1639

5-Year Price History

£404K £409K £413K £418K £423K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CB8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CB8 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CB8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CB8 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Kettlefields Primary School Primary Good mi
Cheveley CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Paddocks Primary School Primary Good mi
Moulton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
Fairstead House Other Not inspected mi

2

Outstanding

5

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

92,906

Population

62

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
32.0%
Private rent
14.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CB8 are 282.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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282.0 Mbps

Avg Download

51.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

68%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CB8 is collected by East Cambridgeshire. The Band D rate is £2,143/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CB8 — NEWMARKET

Area Summary

CB8 (NEWMARKET) offers above-average property prices (£413,508, 44% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (282 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CB8 NEWMARKET

What is the average house price in CB8 NEWMARKET?
The average house price in CB8 (NEWMARKET) is £413,508, based on 1639 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 44% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.8% over the past year.
Is CB8 NEWMARKET a safe area to live?
Crime in CB8 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CB8 NEWMARKET?
The population of CB8 (NEWMARKET) is approximately 92,906 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CB8?
The average broadband download speed in CB8 is 282 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 68%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CB8 NEWMARKET?
There are 16 schools in or near CB8. 44% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 5 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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