Side-by-side comparison of CB1 Cambridge and CB8 Newmarket covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
CB8 is the more affordable option at £315,000 median vs £485,250 in CB1. CB8 has lower recorded crime (2,608 vs 6,428 offences over 13 months). CB1 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | CB1 Cambridge | CB8 Newmarket |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £485,250 | £315,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,467 | £2,351 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 6,428 | 2,608 |
| Outstanding Schools | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 93.5 | 27.4 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 95.2 | 73.3 |
| EPC Median Score | 70.0 | 68.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.