St Martin's Close Exning, West Suffolk
33 addresses across 1 postcode (CB8), about 190 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14600620.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 5, D: 5, E: 2, F: 2).
- Flood: 7 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 93% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Newmarket, about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 14 to 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: 27 of its 33 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Oakfield Surgery, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 24 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 83 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (11); Bungalow, semi-detached (5). Built: 1950-1966 (7); 1967-1975 (6); 2012-2021 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 addresses)
- 2, St. Martins Close, Exning
- 5, St. Martins Close, Exning
- 8a St. Martins Close, Exning
- 9, St. Martins Close, Exning
- 14a, St. Martins Close, Exning
- 17, St. Martins Close, Exning
- 19, St. Martins Close, Exning
- 20, St. Martins Close, Exning
- 23, St. Martins Close, Exning
- 24, St. Martins Close, Exning
- 25, St. Martins Close, Exning
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 (37% of about 1,270 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.
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 25 August 2026: BT, New service connection, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 19 August 2026: BT, New service connection, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 12 August 2026 to 14 August 2026: ANGLIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 7 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 29 homes the Environment Agency counts, 7 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 1 low and 0 very low.
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 33 addresses are between 14 m and 17 m above sea level (16 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB8 7HG | 100% | 93% | 93% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newmarket 374,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Dullingham 32,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Kennett 54,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.1 km (5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Martins Church Exning | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | The Guineas Bus Station Newmarket | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 43.1 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Oakfield Surgery | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pharmacy2Go | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Olive Dental Care | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Newmarket Community Hospital | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Ely Police Station | 17.2 km (11 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Newmarket Cashzone | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,060 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 350 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 200 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Martin, a listed building (Grade I), 130 m north. 18 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Martin | Listed building, Grade I | 130 m north |
| Glanelly Rest (Exning House) Including Two Attached Gate Ways and Section of Garden Wall to North | Listed building, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Marsh | Wetland | 670 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Warbraham Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Four Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Bunkers Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) west |
| Gravelpit Plantation | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-east |
| Pound Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 33 |
27 of the street's 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exning Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Exceptional; Leadership and governance: Exceptional; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Laureate Community Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse Inn CB8 7EH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Sep 2026 |
| The Wheatsheaf CB8 7HA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2024 |
| RCCG City of Faith Newmarket Church CB8 7FN | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Frogmore (11); On or near Exning Road (8); On or near Church Street (4); On or near Church Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 70% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 38% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 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 7HG: 33 addresses of 38 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ducks Lane · Brookside · Church Lane · Church Close · St Martins Close · New River Green · Beechwood Close · La Grange Place · St Wendreds Way · Church Street · Swan Grove · Lacey's Lane
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.