Ash Grove is in Haverhill and in St Edmundsbury district. CB9 9HS is located in the Haverhill South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ash Grove, Haverhill, CB9 9HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB9 9HT, CB9 9HG, CB9 9JA, CB9 9NT, CB9 9HQ, CB9 9HJ, CB9 9JB, CB9 9JZ, CB9 9HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB9 9HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.4% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.6% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 35.4% | 27.6% | -7.8% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 48.6% | 4.8% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 7.6% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 10.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 5.7% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30.6% | 33.1% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -15.3% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 36.9% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 24% | 20.8% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 6.9% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.7% | 27.9% | -14.8% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 11.5% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 18.3% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 14.4% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.3% | 20.2% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| White | 97.5% | 95.3% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 96.7% | 88.2% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 5.5% | 4.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 86.2% | -9.7% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ash Grove was 35.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.1% lower than the Haverhill Central average. The most reported crime type was Possession of weapons.
Ash Grove has the 19th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Haverhill Central and the 280th lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Ash Grove, Haverhill, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £339,000 | 2022-11-18 | £329,000 |
| 28 Ash Grove, Haverhill, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £191,250 | 2021-03-12 | £214,261 |
| 26 Ash Grove, Haverhill, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-06-29 | £306,522 |
| 48 Ash Grove, Haverhill, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2017-05-25 | £335,757 |
| 52 Ash Grove, Haverhill, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2016-03-15 | £252,173 |
CB9 9HS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 9HS 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 | 36 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Cangle Community Primary School Chapple Drive , CB9 0DU | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Place Farm Primary Academy Camps Road , CB9 8HF | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Felix Roman Catholic Primary School, Haverhill School Lane , CB9 9DE | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton End Primary Academy School Lane , Burton End CB9 9DE | 2out of 4 | 885 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clements Primary Academy Greenfields Way , CB9 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,509 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 | 382 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Ward Academy Chalkstone Way , CB9 0LD | 2out of 4 | 1,444 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 | 2,508 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlands Hall , Little Wratting CB9 7UA | - not rated | 2,672 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Glebe House Church Road , Shudy Camps CB21 4QH | - not rated | 5,098 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEXT DOOR | Next Door Cafe & Bookshop, 28 Camps Road | 762 yd | |
| Doffy's Tea Room | 10 Queen Street, Haverhill | 767 yd | |
| Madeira Cafe | 22 Queen Street, Haverhill | 767 yd | |
| Jennys | 44 Queen Street, Haverhill | 767 yd | |
| Amber's Cafe | 26 Queen Street, Haverhill | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woolpack | 50 Queen Street, Haverhill | 767 yd | |
| Queens Head | 9 Queen Street, Haverhill | 788 yd | |
| The Bull | 8 Camps Road, Haverhill | 827 yd | |
| The Drabbet Smock | Peas Hill, Haverhill | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy House | 6 Queensway, Haverhill | 646 yd | |
| China Inn | Stour House, 2 Station Road | 700 yd | |
| China Garden | 6 Queens Square, Haverhill | 741 yd | |
| USA Chicken | 28A Queen Street, Haverhill | 767 yd | |
| Asian Spice Tandoori | 28 Queen Street, Haverhill | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Stores Limited Tesco Stores Ltd, Cangle Road | 782 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Lordscroft Lane | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Manor Academy EASTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 260 yd |
| Parkway Middle School (Closed) Park Road | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Castle Hill Community Middle School (Closed) School Lane | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Chalkstone Middle School (Closed) Millfields Way | grass pitches | 999 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 57.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.89 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.89 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.