Living in CB9, West Suffolk
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CB9 in West Suffolk. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in West Suffolk: £296,879, up 1.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around CB9
71 recorded home sales on the streets around central CB9 in the last 2 years, with a median of £225,000 and a range from £145,000 to £400,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 HELIONS PARK GROVE, CB9 8BP | semi-detached | £260,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 31 CROWLAND ROAD, CB9 9LE | terraced | £200,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 6 CHAUNTRY ROAD, CB9 8BE | terraced | £180,000 | 2026-05-05 |
| 35 FELTWELL PLACE, CB9 0AN | semi-detached | £202,500 | 2026-04-29 |
| 19 YELDHAM PLACE, CB9 0HW | semi-detached | £275,000 | 2026-04-01 |
| 5 LES AGER DRIVE, CB9 0BS | detached | £335,000 | 2026-03-30 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
12 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Place Farm Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| New Cangle Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Westfield Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Samuel Ward Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Burton End Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Clements Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
8 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 17.3% |
| Skilled trades | 13.3% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.1% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 12.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
167 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CB9 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on West Suffolk's figures.
Common questions about CB9
What is the average house price in CB9?
The average sold price in West Suffolk is £296,879 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CB9?
Prices in West Suffolk are up 1.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CB9?
The median of 71 recorded sales around central CB9 in the last 2 years is £225,000, ranging from £145,000 to £400,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CB9?
12 schools sit within 3 miles of central CB9, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CB9?
167 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CB9 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CB9 at risk of flooding?
Central CB9 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CB9 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £225,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 167 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CB9 safe?
167 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CB9 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? CB9 or CB21, CB9 or CB10, CB9 or CB8.
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