Silhalls Close Ashley, East Cambridgeshire
45 addresses across 2 postcodes (CB8), about 250 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 12000005.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £440,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 35 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 18, E: 11).
- Flood: 2 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 D; Band D in East Cambridgeshire costs £2,485 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Newmarket, about 5.6 km (3.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 99 to 105 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 45 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Rookery Medical Centre, about 6 km (3.7 miles) away.
- People: About 680 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £440,000 | £440,000 | £440,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £174,000 | £174,000 | £174,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £345,000 | £340,000 | £350,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £148,000 | £148,000 | £148,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £147,000 | £147,000 | £147,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £166,000 | £97,000 | £235,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £189,995 | £189,995 | £189,995 |
| 1998 | 1 | £52,000 | £52,000 | £52,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £82,000 | £82,000 | £82,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2023 | 38 CB8 9DZ | Detached | £440,000 | |
| 5 Nov 2020 | 17 CB8 9DZ | Semi-detached | £174,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2020 | 17 CB8 9DZ | Semi-detached | £150,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Mar 2019 | 38 CB8 9DZ | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2017 | 39 CB8 9DZ | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2017 | 2 CB8 9DZ | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2008 | 39 CB8 9DZ | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2007 | 38 CB8 9DZ | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2006 | 5 CB8 9DZ | Semi-detached | £148,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2005 | 23 CB8 9DZ | Semi-detached | £147,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2003 | 38 CB8 9DZ | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2003 | 5 CB8 9DZ | Semi-detached | £97,000 | |
| 17 May 2002 | 2 CB8 9DZ | Detached | £189,995 | |
| 17 Jul 1998 | 23 CB8 9DZ | Semi-detached | £52,000 | |
| 27 Mar 1997 | 2 CB8 9DZ | Detached | £82,000 | |
| 25 Jul 1996 | 22 CB8 9DZ | Semi-detached | £22,500 |
Energy performance certificates
35 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 58 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (19); House, semi-detached (12); Bungalow, detached (3). Built: 1950-1966 (16); 1900-1929 (4); 1930-1949 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (26); owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 addresses)
- 2, Silhalls Close, Ashley
- 5, Silhalls Close, Ashley
- 9, Silhalls Close, Ashley
- 12, Silhalls Close, Ashley
- 14, Silhalls Close, Ashley
- 20, Silhalls Close, Ashley
- 21, Silhalls Close, Ashley
- 22, Silhalls Close, Ashley
- 24, Silhalls Close, Ashley
- 32, Silhalls Close, Ashley
- 33, Silhalls Close, Ashley
- 38, Silhalls Close, Ashley
- 39, Silhalls Close, Ashley
Council tax
What each band costs in East Cambridgeshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,485 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,657 | £1,933 | £2,209 | £2,485 | £3,037 | £3,590 | £4,142 | £4,970 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (21% of about 1,490 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)
- 28 High Street Ashley Newmarket Suffolk CB8 9DX: up to 8 homes, permissioned (230 m)
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, 1 address is 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CB8 9DZ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| CB8 9EA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 45 addresses are between 99 m and 105 m above sea level (101 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 9DZ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| CB8 9EA | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newmarket 374,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Kennett 54,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Dullingham 32,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Silverley Way Ashley | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | The Guineas Bus Station Newmarket | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Granary Road | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 41.4 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Rookery Medical Centre | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Bury Road (Dental Surgery) | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Newmarket Community Hospital | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Police station | Haverhill Police Station | 16 km (9.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 390 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 90 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Sylhall: moated site 520m south of Elms Farm, a scheduled monument, 360 m south-east. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sylhall: moated site 520m south of Elms Farm | Scheduled monument | 360 m south-east |
| Gesyns: moated site 600m south east of Elms Farm | Scheduled monument | 740 m (0.5 miles) east |
| All Saints' Church, remains of | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sylhall Plantation | Wood | 370 m south-east |
| Fisher's Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Nutting Grove | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Little Field Bottom | Valley | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) east |
| Bailey Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
| Folly Hill | Hill | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 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 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 39 | 45 |
6 of the street's 45 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 East Cambridgeshire: see them on the East Cambridgeshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheveley CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Plough CB8 9DX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Silhalls Close (5); On or near Chapel Row (3); On or near The Green (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 10 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
Nearby streets
Silverley Way · The Orchard · Ash Drive · The Green · Chapel Row · Newmarket Road · High Street · The Millers
All the streets in CB8 and across East Cambridgeshire.
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.