Severals Newmarket, West Suffolk
50 addresses across 3 postcodes (CB8), about 180 m long. USRN 14610190.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2011 the median was £480,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 31 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 17, D: 8, E: 4, F: 1).
- Flood: 17 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 0% to 69% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Newmarket, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 710 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 30 to 35 m above sea level.
- Noise: 12 of its 50 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Orchard House Surgery, about 570 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 600 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | £480,000 | £480,000 | £480,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sep 2020 | WOODLAND CB8 7BS | Other | £1,700,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Apr 2011 | GREEN LODGE CB8 7BS | Semi-detached | £480,000 |
Energy performance certificates
31 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 145 m². Most common: Flat (16); House, mid-terrace (6); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 1996-2002 (12); 2003-2006 (9); before 1900 (8). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (21); rented (private) (4); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 addresses)
- 2, The Severals, Bury Road
- 8, The Severals, Bury Road
- 10, The Severals, Bury Road
- 17, The Severals, Bury Road
- 18, The Severals, Bury Road
- 21, The Severals, Bury Road
- 23, The Severals, Bury Road
- 25, The Severals, Bury Road
- Flat Woodlands, Severals
- Green Lodge, Severals
- Woodlands, Severals
- Woodlands Bungalow, Severals
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: yes, Newmarket (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- Oakfield Surgery Vicaridge Road: up to 10 homes, permissioned (570 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 17 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 5 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CB8 7YN | not in 2 or 3 | 13 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CB8 7BS | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| CB8 7BX | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 50 addresses are between 30 m and 35 m above sea level (32 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB8 7BS | 100% | 17% | 17% | 0% |
| CB8 7BX | 64% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| CB8 7YN | 100% | 69% | 69% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newmarket 374,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Dullingham 32,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Kennett 54,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Agnes Church Newmarket | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | The Guineas Bus Station Newmarket | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rous Road Short Stay Car Park | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Granary Road | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 42.3 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Orchard House Surgery | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Superdrug Pharmacy | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bury Road (Dental Surgery) | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Newmarket Community Hospital | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Haverhill Police Station | 18.5 km (11 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 48 High Street Lloyds Bank | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 860 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 130 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 210 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5.4 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Agnes, a listed building (Grade II*), 230 m east. 85 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Agnes | Listed building, Grade II* | 230 m east |
| Cleveland House | Listed building, Grade II* | 470 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Palace House and entrance steps | Listed building, Grade II* | 690 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 850 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Claypit Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Warren Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Side Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| The Marsh | Wetland | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Four Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north |
| Dane Bottom | Valley | 4.8 km (3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 38 | 50 |
12 of the street's 50 addresses are 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 | 350 m | 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 |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket | Primary | 4–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newmarket Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ditton Lodge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Paddocks Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Laureate Community Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa CB8 7BX | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 300 m | 5 Very good | 29 Dec 2025 |
| St Louis Catholic Academy CB8 7AA | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Fairstead House School CB8 7AA | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Stable Lads Hostel CB8 8DU | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 390 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2024 |
| BP Hyperion SF Connect CB8 7BP | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2022 |
| Majestic Wine CB8 7BP | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jul 2019 |
| Papa Johns CB8 8FF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Nelore Steak House CB8 8LT | Other catering premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Mangiare Ristorante Italiano | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2026 |
| COOK CB8 8LT | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Galetos CB8 8LT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Apr 2026 |
| New Ocean City Chinese Takeaway CB8 8DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Ali Supermarket CB8 8DN | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Nancy's Teashop CB8 8DN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Montaz CB8 8DN | Other catering premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near A1304 (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 40% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 23% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Nelore Steak House (other catering premises, CB8 8LT) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 24 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Mangiare Ristorante Italiano (restaurant/cafe/canteen, ) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 24 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- CB8 7YN: 37 addresses of 38 in the postcode
- CB8 7BS: 12 addresses of 13 in the postcode
- CB8 7BX: 1 address of 55 in the postcode
Nearby streets
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.