Pipers Close is in Haverhill and in St Edmundsbury district. CB9 0LW is located in the Haverhill South 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 Pipers Close, Haverhill, CB9 0LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB9 0LP, CB9 0JE, CB9 0LF, CB9 0LA, CB9 0LE, CB9 0NE, CB9 0LB, CB9 0LG, CB9 0JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB9 0LW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 51.4% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 52.2% | 48.6% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 38.3% | 41% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 35.7% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 17% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 46.7% | 47% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 30.8% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 13.4% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 6.6% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 16.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.5% | 25% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 9.9% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 19.7% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 19.7% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 16.2% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -17.6% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.5% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.3% | 91% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.2% 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 | 91.3% | 86.2% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 6.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 86.2% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.3% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 26.7% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pipers Close was 99.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.2% lower than the Haverhill Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pipers Close has the 17th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Haverhill Central and the 94th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Pipers Close, Haverhill, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2024-11-12 | £225,061 |
| 19 Pipers Close, Haverhill, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £229,950 | 2024-03-28 | £232,313 |
| 25 Pipers Close, Haverhill, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2022-07-15 | £154,773 |
| 11A Pipers Close, Haverhill, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-05-13 | £135,838 |
| 11 Pipers Close, Haverhill, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2020-05-20 | £154,516 |
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupals Primary Academy Chalkstone Way , CB9 0LB | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Primary Academy Chalkstone Way , CB9 0BW | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Place Farm Primary Academy Camps Road , CB9 8HF | 3out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Cangle Community Primary School Chapple Drive , CB9 0DU | 3out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clements Primary Academy Greenfields Way , CB9 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,089 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 | 1,427 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Manor Academy Eastern Avenue , CB9 9JE | 3out of 4 | 2,049 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 | 393 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlands Hall , Little Wratting CB9 7UA | - not rated | 2,284 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Maravilla Tapas | 4 Charterhouse Trading Estate, Sturmer Road | 401 yd | |
| HAVERHILL CRICKET & SPORTS CLUB | Haverhill Bowls Club, Haverhill Cricket And Sports Club | 583 yd | |
| The Zone | 1A Boundary Road, Haverhill | 739 yd | |
| Huffers | 29 Hollands Road, Haverhill | 876 yd | |
| New Maharajah | 75-77 High Street, Haverhill | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverhill Golf Club | Haverhill Golf Club Ltd, Coupals Road | 846 yd | |
| GREENE KING PLC | The Royal Exchange, 69-71 High Street | 1,075 yd | |
| Bar Vu | 2-3 Jubilee Walk, Haverhill | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dial-A-Pizza | Unit 6, Spring Rise | 492 yd | |
| East Town Visitor Centre | Coupals Road, Sturmer | 899 yd | |
| Good Friends Takeaway | 73 High Street, Haverhill | 962 yd | |
| Good Luck Chinese | 3 Eden Road, Haverhill | 984 yd | |
| Benny's Barbecue | 61B High Street, Haverhill | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Uk | Lidl UK Unit 4, Haverhill Retail Park | 507 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mottsfield Playing Field CHARRINGTON CLOSE | grass pitches | 355 yd |
| Haverhill Indoor Bowls Centre MANOR ROAD | grass pitches, indoor bowls | 586 yd |
| Hamlet Croft (Closed) Hamlet Road | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Haverhill Golf Club Ltd COUPALS ROAD | golf | 899 yd |
| Haverhill Gymnastics Club THE HOLLANDS CENTRE THE HOLLANDS CENTRE HOLLANDS ROAD | 961 yd | |
| Haverhill Leisure Centre LORDSCROFT LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,037 yd |
| Westfield Primary Academy CHALKSTONE WAY | grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.