The CDP is in the northeastern part of the town of Newmarket, on both sides of the Lamprey River where it falls to tidewater.

The CDP is bordered to the north by the town of Durham and to the northwest by the Piscassic River, a tributary of the Lamprey.

The southwest border of the CDP follows Hersey Lane to New Hampshire Route 108 (Exeter Road).

The eastern border of the CDP follows a power line that runs east of Great Cove Drive and Meadow Drive, then follows Wade Farm Road to the Durham town line.

31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.