Cost of Living in CB8
West Suffolk
CB8 at a glance
Postcode district (CB8)£361k
Median home price
2,356
Sales (last 5y)
+29%
vs national median
£152
Est. council tax / mo
6.9/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the CB8 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in CB8
Postcode district (CB8)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £495,000 | 941 | +£85k |
| Semi-detached | £310,000 | 567 | +£50k |
| Terraced | £247,500 | 820 | +£30k |
| Flat | £172,500 | 261 | −£60k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in CB8
Band C
Estimated band
£1,822
Estimated annual cost
£152
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (CB8)CB8 sits at an average deprivation decile of 6.9 out of 10 (less deprived than the English average), based on the 28 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 29% more than the national median.