Brookfields Close Newmarket, West Suffolk
16 addresses across 1 postcode (CB8), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14600191.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £465,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 4, D: 6, E: 1).
- Flood: 10 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in West Suffolk costs £2,351 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Newmarket, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 800 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 30 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Oakfield Surgery, about 750 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 5 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | £465,000 | £412,500 | £575,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £547,000 | £547,000 | £547,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £540,000 | £540,000 | £540,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £440,000 | £440,000 | £440,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £420,000 | £420,000 | £420,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £355,000 | £355,000 | £355,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £355,000 | £355,000 | £355,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £305,000 | £305,000 | £305,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 2 CB8 7DY | Detached | £412,500 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 4 CB8 7DY | Detached | £465,000 | |
| 28 May 2025 | 10 CB8 7DY | Detached | £575,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2023 | 12 CB8 7DY | Detached | £547,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2018 | 7 CB8 7DY | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2017 | 6 CB8 7DY | Detached | £540,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2015 | 14 CB8 7DY | Detached | £440,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2014 | 6 CB8 7DY | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 9 Jan 2013 | 20 CB8 7DY | Detached | £355,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2009 | 5 CB8 7DY | Detached | £355,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2008 | 20 CB8 7DY | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 19 Oct 2006 | 12 CB8 7DY | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2005 | 5 CB8 7DY | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2004 | 18 CB8 7DY | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2002 | 6 CB8 7DY | Semi-detached | £312,500 | |
| 22 Nov 2002 | 18 CB8 7DY | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 12 Mar 1997 | 9 CB8 7DY | Detached | £113,000 | |
| 23 Jun 1995 | 1 CB8 7DY | Detached | £115,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 127 m². Most common: House, detached (12). Built: 1976-1982 (5); 1967-1975 (4); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (4).
Council tax
What each band costs in West Suffolk in 2026-27: Band D £2,351 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,568 | £1,829 | £2,090 | £2,351 | £2,874 | £3,397 | £3,919 | £4,703 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (25% of about 680 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- St Felix Middle School Site, Newmarket: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 9 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 30 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB8 7DY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newmarket 374,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Kennett 54,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Dullingham 32,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wragg Drive Newmarket | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | The Guineas Bus Station Newmarket | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Rous Road Short Stay Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Granary Road | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 42.7 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oakfield Surgery | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Superdrug Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bury Road (Dental Surgery) | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Newmarket Community Hospital | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Haverhill Police Station | 19 km (12 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® 48 High Street Lloyds Bank | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 860 m² | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,170 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.8 ha | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Agnes, a listed building (Grade II*), 620 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 35 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Agnes | Listed building, Grade II* | 620 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Claypit Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Bury Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Warren Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Side Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| The Marsh | Wetland | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Four Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 16 |
1 of the street's 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for West Suffolk: see them on the West Suffolk page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Newmarket Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Laureate Community Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Paddocks Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ditton Lodge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brampton Manor Newmarket LTD CB8 7AQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 6 Sep 2025 |
| Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa CB8 7BX | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Meynell Gardens (2); On or near Malcolm Way (2); On or near Ferndale Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CB8 7DY: 16 addresses
Nearby streets
Ferndale Close · Malcolm Way · Meynell Gardens · Paget Place · Argent Place · Wyndham Way · Falmouth Gardens
All the streets in CB8 and across West Suffolk.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.