The Rows Newmarket, West Suffolk
7 addresses across 4 postcodes (CB8), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14610189.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2010 the median was £460,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: 22 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 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, King Edward VII Memorial Grounds, is about 620 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 29 to 39 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Rookery Medical Centre, about 920 m (0.6 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 610 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 42% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | £460,000 | £460,000 | £460,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug 2010 | HOLLAND HOUSE CB8 0NJ | Detached | £460,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (45% of about 1,670 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)
- Former Swimming Pool Site, Newmarket: up to 14 homes, permissioned (320 m)
- Windsor Road Valley Way garages: up to 13 homes, permissioned (350 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, 20 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 15 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 0NJ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| CB8 0NH | not in 2 or 3 | 13 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
| CB8 0JX | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| CB8 0NQ | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 2 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 29 m and 39 m above sea level (35 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB8 0JX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CB8 0NH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CB8 0NJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CB8 0NQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newmarket 374,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Dullingham 32,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Kennett 54,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Manderston Road Newmarket | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | The Guineas Bus Station Newmarket | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Newmarket Station Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 41.2 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Rookery Medical Centre | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Terrace Dental Centre | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Newmarket Community Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Haverhill Police Station | 17.9 km (11 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King Edward VII Memorial Grounds 6,830 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 310 m² | 90 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.8 ha | 390 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.8 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade II*), 700 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 62 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 700 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Palace House and entrance steps | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Marsh | Wetland | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Well Belt | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Lower Links Covert | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Warren Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Dane Bottom | Valley | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south |
| Four Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 7 |
2 of the street's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 350 m | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newmarket Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Paddocks Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ditton Lodge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Louis Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Laureate Community Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Way Stores CB8 0QL | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Valley Way Fish Shop CB8 0QL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| The Lime Indian Takeaway CB8 0QL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2026 |
| Mr Greek CB8 0QL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Shell Newmarket CB8 9AP | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Alycidon Mews (13); On or near The Hamiltons (4); On or near The Rows (4); On or near Cecil Lodge Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 42% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 84% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 5 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 Mr Greek (restaurant/cafe/canteen, CB8 0QL) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 24 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- CB8 0NJ: 3 addresses
- CB8 0NH: 2 addresses of 35 in the postcode
- CB8 0JX: 1 address of 14 in the postcode
- CB8 0NQ: 1 address of 38 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Rowley Drive · Rowley Court · Hamilton Court · The Hamiltons · Alycidon Mews · Falmouth Avenue · Hamilton Road · Hill Close · Portland Green · Harry Carr Close · Portland Road · Black Bear 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.