The Street is in Thurlow, Haverhill and in St Edmundsbury district. CB9 7LA is located in the Withersfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Street, Thurlow, Haverhill, CB9 7LA 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 local area around CB9 7LA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.3% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.7% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 7LA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% 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 | 24.5% | 25.8% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 53.4% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 1.8% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11% | 13.5% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.7% | 53.5% | 9.8% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 43.2% | 35.3% | -7.9% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 8% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 25.2% | 14.7% | -10.5% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 12.9% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 14.1% | -8.0% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 18.4% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 31.3% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.5% | 95.7% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 96.7% | 93.6% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 93.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Street was 45.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.4% lower than the Clare, Hundon & Kedington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Clare, Hundon & Kedington and the 248th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driftside The Street, Haverhill, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2024-10-18 | £566,147 |
| Driftside The Street, Haverhill, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2023-08-31 | £584,475 |
| Collingwood The Street, Haverhill, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2023-06-15 | £935,776 |
| Cuylers The Street, Haverhill, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £1,040,000 | 2023-01-06 | £1,010,880 |
| Grange Barn The Street, Haverhill, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2022-08-24 | £475,166 |
CB9 7LA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
CB9 7LA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 61 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School The Street , Little Thurlow CB9 7HY | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Cangle Community Primary School Chapple Drive , CB9 0DU | 3out of 4 | 4,823 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kedington Primary Academy Church Walk , Kedington CB9 7QZ | 3out of 4 | 5,088 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Primary Academy Chalkstone Way , CB9 0BW | 3out of 4 | 5,153 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 | 4,704 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Manor Academy Eastern Avenue , CB9 9JE | 3out of 4 | 5,391 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School Barnardiston , CB9 7TG | - not rated | 3,943 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlands Hall , Little Wratting CB9 7UA | - not rated | 4,030 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cock Inn | Cock Inn, The Street | 69 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Thurlow Recreation Ground WRATTING ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 576 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 | 6.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 6.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 6.3% |
| 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 | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.