Area Information for Wickhambrook, Newmarket, CB8 8UL

This postcode in Wickhambrook is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Whepstead & Wickhambrook ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of West Suffolk. This page combines information for the address Wickhambrook, Newmarket, CB8 8UL, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of CB8 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for CB8 8UL.

Basic Information

Area Type Hamlet or Isolated Dwelling
Local Authority West Suffolk
Ward Whepstead & Wickhambrook
Constituency West Suffolk * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region Eastern
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 8 property sales in CB8 8UL, CB8 8UL since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Haverhill Rural and Suffolk South West), and the Suffolk Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Wickhambrook, Newmarket, CB8 8UL.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Wickhambrook, Newmarket, CB8 8UL is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

We have found 8 property sales in CB8 8UL since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Wickhambrook, Newmarket consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 93
Semi-Detached 36
Terraced 5
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 134
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 55
Owned with Mortgage 45
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 3
Rented: Other Social 7
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 17
Rented: Other 7
Rent Free 0
Total 134

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 36
Two People 50
Three People 16
Four People 22
Five People 4
Six People 5
Seven People 1
8+ People 0
Total 134

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Wickhambrook, Newmarket consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 36
Family Household 92
Other Household 5
Total 133

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 77
Deprived In One Dimension 47
Deprived In Two Dimensions 8
Deprived In Three Dimensions 1
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 133

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in West Suffolk constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 48% male.

Gender
Male 156
Female 171
Total 327

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 9
5-9 20
10-14 27
15-19 17
20-24 18
25-29 8
30-34 13
35-39 14
40-44 21
45-49 23
50-54 24
55-59 25
60-64 30
65-69 26
70-74 20
75-79 18
80-84 8
85+ 5
Total 326

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode CB8 8UL does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 62
Married 159
Separated 1
Divorced 27
Widowed 14
Total 263

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 148
Good 134
Fair 36
Bad 6
Very Bad 4
Total 328

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 103
Apprenticeship 12
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 51
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 34
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 19
No GCSEs or Equivalent 38
Other 7
Total 264

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Wickhambrook, Newmarket) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 98% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 320
Mixed Ethnicity 2
Arab 2
Total 324

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 311
European Union 4
Africa 4
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 6
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 2
Total 327

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 311
10+ Years 14
5-10 Years 0
2-5 Years 2
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 327

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to CB8 8UL.

Passport(s) Held
None 35
United Kingdom 283
European Union 3
Rest of Europe 0
North America or Caribbean 4
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 134
Christian 157
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 2
Sikh 0
Other Religion 4
Not Stated 30
Total 327

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 87
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 36
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 30
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 9
Unemployed 0
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 7
Retired 66
Looking After Home or Family 14
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 5
Other 10
Total 264

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 43
Professional Occupations 43
Associate Professional Occupations 25
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 11
Skilled Trades Occupations 17
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 8
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 10
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 4
Elementary Occupations 7
Total 168

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 64
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 69
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 25
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 40
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 10
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 23
Semi-Routine Occupation 14
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 11
Full-time Student 7
Total 263

Wickhambrook, Newmarket, CB8 8UL is within the Haverhill Rural and Suffolk South West policing neighbourhood, under the Suffolk Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near CB8 8UL
Neighbourhood Team Address Haverhill Rural and Suffolk South West
Raingate Street
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 2AP
Force Website: https://www.suffolk.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Wickhambrook. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for CB8 8UL.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 6 closest railway stations to Wickhambrook, Newmarket, CB8 8UL. The nearest railway station is Newmarket, approximately 8.2 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Newmarket 8.2 miles
Kennett 8.4 miles
Dullingham 8.5 miles
Bury St Edmunds 9.1 miles
Sudbury (Suffolk) 12 miles
Thurston 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Wickhambrook, Newmarket, CB8 8UL. The nearest is Wickhambrook Primary Academy, approximately 650 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 7 closest secondary schools to Wickhambrook, Newmarket, CB8 8UL. The nearest is Stour Valley Community School, approximately 5.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Stour Valley Community School 5.9 miles April 2023
    
Samuel Ward Academy 6.9 miles November 2022
    
Castle Manor Academy 7.7 miles May 2019
    
King Edward VI CEVC School 8.6 miles March 2019
    
Bury St Edmunds County High School 8.9 miles March 2022
    
St Benedict's Catholic School 8.9 miles September 2016
    
Newmarket Academy 9.1 miles July 2023
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Wickhambrook, Newmarket, CB8 8UL. The nearest is Wickhambrook Surgery, approximately 0.7 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Wickhambrook Surgery 0.7 miles
Barrow Surgery 5.3 miles
Clare Guildhall Surgery 6 miles
Stonehall Surgery 6.1 miles
Glemsford Surgery 6.2 miles
Haverhill Family Practice 7.7 miles
Unity Healthcare 8.2 miles
Victoria Surgery 8.4 miles
The Rookery Medical Centre 8.6 miles
Orchard House Surgery 8.6 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Wickhambrook, Newmarket, CB8 8UL. The nearest is Henderson House Dental Practice, approximately 7.3 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 3 closest hospitals to Wickhambrook, Newmarket, CB8 8UL. The nearest is West Suffolk Hospital, approximately 7.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
West Suffolk Hospital 7.9 miles
St Edmunds Hospital 8.6 miles
Newmarket Community Hospital 9 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Wickhambrook, Newmarket, CB8 8UL. The nearest is Billson Opticians, approximately 7.5 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in CB8 8UL

This postcode has support for superfast broadband at one or more premises. Superfast broadband is generally taken to mean fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 30Mbps plus - more than enough for gaming, video calling, watching video and internet browsing. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

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Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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