Duchess Drive - CB8 8AQ
Key Postcode Insights
CB8 8AQ is a residential postcode situated on Duchess Drive, Newmarket, CB8 with 14 addresses.
It ranks as the 528th largest and 594th most expensive of the 980 postcodes in the CB8 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 14 properties: 14 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £473,745
- 10 Year change
- up 19.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,656pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 49.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £386/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.2%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
CB8 8AQ is a residential postcode situated on Duchess Drive, Newmarket, CB8 with 14 addresses.
It ranks as the 528th largest and 594th most expensive of the 980 postcodes in the CB8 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 14 properties: 14 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £473,745
- 10 Year change
- up 19.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,656pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 49.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £386/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.2%/year/yr
Explore Properties in CB8 8AQ
- 2 Duchess Drive
5 Bed Mid-century House
- 4 Duchess Drive
4 Bed Period House
- 6 Duchess Drive
4 Bed Early-century House
- 8 Duchess Drive
5 Bed Period House
- 10 Duchess Drive
5 Bed Early-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in CB8 8AQ sold for £800,000 on 28th August 2024. Since then prices are down an average of 3.1%.
The current average value in the postcode is £473,745.
The CB8 8AQ Sales Market has increased by 19.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | -3.1% | £473,745 |
| July 2025 | -0.1% | £488,883 |
| July 2024 | 0.4% | £489,499 |
| July 2023 | 2.6% | £487,509 |
| July 2022 | 2.9% | £475,282 |
| July 2021 | 9.4% | £462,088 |
| July 2020 | 0.9% | £422,403 |
| July 2019 | -0.2% | £418,482 |
| July 2018 | 1.6% | £419,409 |
| July 2017 | 4.4% | £412,924 |
| July 2016 | 8.2% | £395,378 |
| July 2015 | 9.8% | £365,385 |
| July 2014 | 6.7% | £332,701 |
| July 2013 | 2.4% | £311,779 |
| July 2012 | 4.8% | £304,370 |
| July 2011 | 1.7% | £290,416 |
| July 2010 | 11% | £285,571 |
| July 2009 | -12.4% | £257,323 |
| July 2008 | -3.2% | £293,723 |
| July 2007 | 0% | £303,397 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,656.
The CB8 8AQ Rental Market has increased by 49.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 2.2% | £1,656pcm |
| July 2025 | 3.1% | £1,620pcm |
| July 2024 | 6.3% | £1,572pcm |
| July 2023 | 10.3% | £1,478pcm |
| July 2022 | 3% | £1,340pcm |
| July 2021 | 8.8% | £1,300pcm |
| July 2020 | 0.4% | £1,195pcm |
| July 2019 | 1.1% | £1,190pcm |
| July 2018 | 0.7% | £1,177pcm |
| July 2017 | 5.3% | £1,169pcm |
| July 2016 | 3.5% | £1,110pcm |
| July 2015 | 5.2% | £1,072pcm |
| July 2014 | 6.7% | £1,020pcm |
| July 2013 | 3.2% | £956pcm |
| July 2012 | 1.9% | £926pcm |
| July 2011 | 1% | £909pcm |
| July 2010 | 11.7% | £900pcm |
| July 2009 | -6.3% | £806pcm |
| July 2008 | -6.5% | £860pcm |
| July 2007 | 0% | £919pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 28th August 2024 for £800,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 3.1%.
CB8 8AQ has had 3 sales since 1995, with 1 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold Aug 2024£800,000 | 5 Bed House2, Duchess Drive, Newmarket, CB8 8AQ2, Duchess Drive, Newmarket, CB8 8AQ
- Sold Oct 2019£575,000 | 5 Bed House8, Duchess Drive, Newmarket, CB8 8AQ8, Duchess Drive, Newmarket, CB8 8AQ
- Sold Oct 2018£510,000 | 4 Bed House4, Duchess Drive, Newmarket, CB8 8AQ4, Duchess Drive, Newmarket, CB8 8AQ
Nearby Postcodes
CB8 8AQ is the 528th largest and the 594th most expensive postcode out of the 980 postcodes in the CB8 area.
- CB8 8AG, Duchess Drive, Newmarket, CB8CB8 8AG29 Addresses|87 m away
- CB8 8AN, Centre Drive, Newmarket, CB8CB8 8AN54 Addresses|160 m away
- CB8 8DZ, Ashley Road, Cheveley, Newmarket, CB8CB8 8DZ10 Addresses|247 m away
- CB8 8AH, The Dip, Newmarket, CB8CB8 8AH20 Addresses|261 m away
- CB8 8DA, Ashley Road, Cheveley, Newmarket, CB8CB8 8DA36 Addresses|266 m away
Property Types
- 2 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 8 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 4 early-century houses built between 1912 and 1935
- period house (2)
- mid-century house (8)
- early-century house (4)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 14 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (2)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (3)
- G (0)
- D (9)
- No EPC (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Aug 2024£800,000 | 5 Bed House2, Duchess Drive, Newmarket, CB8 8AQ2, Duchess Drive, Newmarket, CB8 8AQ
- Sold Sep 2023£710,000 | 4 Bed House115, Duchess Drive, Newmarket, CB8 8AL115, Duchess Drive, Newmarket, CB8 8AL
- Sold Jan 2022£635,000 | 4 Bed House3, Duchess Drive, Newmarket, CB8 8AG3, Duchess Drive, Newmarket, CB8 8AG
Schools Nearby
- Ditton Lodge Primary School1.0 km away
- All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket1.1 km away
- St Louis Catholic Academy1.7 km away
- Newmarket Academy2.3 km away
- Bottisham Village College11.5 km away
- Soham Village College11.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to CB8 8AQ is Newmarket station, which is 1.2 kilometres away.
- Newmarket|1.2 km away
- Dullingham|5.5 km away
- Kennett|6.4 km away
- Soham|12.6 km away
