Ovington Place is in Haverhill and in St Edmundsbury district. CB9 0BA is located in the Haverhill East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ovington Place, Haverhill, CB9 0BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB9 0AZ, CB9 0JH, CB9 0AX, CB9 0JA, CB9 0HZ, CB9 0AY, CB9 0AU, CB9 0HY, CB9 0JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB9 0BA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 48.1% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 51.2% | 51.9% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.8% | 35.9% | -7.9% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 44% | 7.4% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 13.9% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.1% | 50.1% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 32.4% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 12% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.7% | 21.2% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 12.7% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 15.4% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.3% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 20.5% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 17.8% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 9% | 5% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 91.2% | 91.3% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 83.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 83.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 9.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 83.9% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 7.6% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 2.9% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ovington Place was 80.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.4% lower than the Haverhill Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ovington Place has the 22nd highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Haverhill Central and the 129th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Ovington Place, Haverhill, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2023-04-14 | £230,787 |
| 1 Ovington Place, Haverhill, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-09-20 | £198,147 |
| 17 Ovington Place, Haverhill, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-08-27 | £223,945 |
| 9 Ovington Place, Haverhill, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £179,995 | 2019-07-08 | £215,512 |
| 8 Ovington Place, Haverhill, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2018-03-09 | £226,750 |
CB9 0BA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Primary Academy Chalkstone Way , CB9 0BW | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coupals Primary Academy Chalkstone Way , CB9 0LB | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Place Farm Primary Academy Camps Road , CB9 8HF | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Cangle Community Primary School Chapple Drive , CB9 0DU | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clements Primary Academy Greenfields Way , CB9 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,899 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Ward Academy Chalkstone Way , CB9 0LD | 2out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Manor Academy Eastern Avenue , CB9 9JE | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Special Free School Chalkstone Way , CB9 0LB | 4out of 4 | 969 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlands Hall , Little Wratting CB9 7UA | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prestige Sports Development | The New Croft, Chalkstone Way | 414 yd | |
| HAVERHILL CRICKET & SPORTS CLUB | Haverhill Bowls Club, Haverhill Cricket And Sports Club | 434 yd | |
| Rockledge Foods Ltd T/A Subway | Subway Unit 1, Ehringshausen Way | 463 yd | |
| Prezzo plc | Prezzo Unit 2, Ehringshausen Way | 474 yd | |
| Anatolia Mediterranean Grill & Cocktail Bar | Unit 3, Ehringshausen Way | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Vu | 2-3 Jubilee Walk, Haverhill | 635 yd | |
| GREENE KING PLC | The Royal Exchange, 69-71 High Street | 645 yd | |
| The Drabbet Smock | Peas Hill, Haverhill | 770 yd | |
| The Woolpack | 50 Queen Street, Haverhill | 864 yd | |
| The Bull | 8 Camps Road, Haverhill | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAVERHILL FISHERIES | Chippy's Limited, 2 Strasbourg Square | 414 yd | |
| Good Luck Chinese | 3 Eden Road, Haverhill | 583 yd | |
| Good Friends Takeaway | 73 High Street, Haverhill | 640 yd | |
| Benny's Barbecue | 61B High Street, Haverhill | 645 yd | |
| Papillon Pizza | 54 High Street, Haverhill | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Uk | Lidl UK Unit 4, Haverhill Retail Park | 590 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Lordscroft Lane | 673 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland, 20 High Street | 717 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Stores Limited Tesco Stores Ltd, Cangle Road | 784 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westfield Primary Academy CHALKSTONE WAY | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| The New Croft THE NEW CROFT THE NEW CROFT CHALKSTONE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 416 yd |
| Haverhill Indoor Bowls Centre MANOR ROAD | grass pitches, indoor bowls | 432 yd |
| Haverhill Leisure Centre LORDSCROFT LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 443 yd |
| Chalkstone Middle School (Closed) Millfields Way | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Samuel Ward Academy CHALKSTONE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Hamlet Croft (Closed) Hamlet Road | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Haverhill Gymnastics Club THE HOLLANDS CENTRE THE HOLLANDS CENTRE HOLLANDS ROAD | 1,021 yd | |
| Real Bodies Health And Fitness PROSPECT HOUSE PROSPECT HOUSE HOLLANDS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,024 yd |
| Mottsfield Playing Field CHARRINGTON CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,094 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.