Phoenix Road is in Haverhill and in Braintree district. CB9 7AE is located in the Bumpstead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Braintree. This postcode has been in use since 2005-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Phoenix Road, Haverhill, CB9 7AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB9 7AE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 49.9% | 49.7% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50.1% | 50.3% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CB9 7AE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24% | 24.3% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.9% | 62% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 17.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 49.7% | 47% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 35.3% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 14.5% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 17.2% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 10.4% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 11.2% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 18.6% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 36.7% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.7% | 97.2% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 92.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 92.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 92.7% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 1.5% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Phoenix Road was 7.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.1% lower than the Bumpstead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Phoenix Road has the lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bumpstead and the 12th lowest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 7 Haverhill Business Park Phoenix Road, Haverhill, Essex Other, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2021-07-02 | £799,088 |
| Warehouse Six Phoenix Road, Haverhill, Essex Other, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2021-06-28 | £662,353 |
| Haver Arms Phoenix Road, Haverhill, Essex Other, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2019-06-11 | £602,494 |
| Days Inn Phoenix Road, Haverhill, Essex Other, an established residential building | £6,690,000 | 2019-02-26 | £7,252,369 |
| Haver Arms Phoenix Road, Haverhill, Essex Other, an established residential building | £11,450,000 | 2017-07-31 | £12,318,364 |
CB9 7AE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in CB9 7AE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 105 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 29 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clements Primary Academy Greenfields Way , CB9 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Place Farm Primary Academy Camps Road , CB9 8HF | 3out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coupals Primary Academy Chalkstone Way , CB9 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton End Primary Academy School Lane , Burton End CB9 9DE | 2out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Primary Academy Chalkstone Way , CB9 0BW | 3out of 4 | 1,972 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Manor Academy Eastern Avenue , CB9 9JE | 3out of 4 | 1,942 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Ward Academy Chalkstone Way , CB9 0LD | 2out of 4 | 2,315 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,690 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlands Hall , Little Wratting CB9 7UA | - not rated | 3,479 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pats Cafe | Unit 9, Raymond Court | 418 yd | |
| Huffers | 29 Hollands Road, Haverhill | 495 yd | |
| EUROAPI | 12 Rookwood Way, Haverhill | 646 yd | |
| De Maravilla Tapas | 4 Charterhouse Trading Estate, Sturmer Road | 926 yd | |
| BaxterStorey - IFF | International Flavours And Fragrances, Duddery Hill | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Amber | Phoenix Road, Sturmer | 72 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dial-A-Pizza | Unit 6, Spring Rise | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Uk | Lidl UK Unit 4, Haverhill Retail Park | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feelgood Fitness (Haverhill) MOONHALL BUSINESS PARK MOONHALL BUSINESS PARK HELIONS BUMPSTEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 398 yd |
| Haverhill Gymnastics Club THE HOLLANDS CENTRE THE HOLLANDS CENTRE HOLLANDS ROAD | 672 yd | |
| Hamlet Croft (Closed) Hamlet Road | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Real Bodies Health And Fitness PROSPECT HOUSE PROSPECT HOUSE HOLLANDS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 945 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.