Ash Grove is in Haverhill and in St Edmundsbury district. CB9 9HT 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 9HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB9 9HS, CB9 9JA, CB9 9JB, CB9 9HG, CB9 9HJ, CB9 9HZ, CB9 9HQ, CB9 9NT, CB9 9NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB9 9HT 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 | 53.5% | 51.4% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.6% | 2.1% | 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 | 23.6% | 31.7% | 8.1% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 41.2% | -12.1% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 12.6% | 7.1% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 14.6% | 10.6% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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 | 39.2% | 41.7% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 31.1% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 20.1% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.9% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
In the area around CB9 9HT this area, 32.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 | 44.2% | 32.3% | -11.9% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 11.6% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 14.1% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 8.1% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 16.2% | 8.7% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.5% | 16.2% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -17.6% |
| Other | 7.5% | 1.5% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.3% | 95.3% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 96.5% | 96.5% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 96.5% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ash Grove was 32.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.8% lower than the Haverhill Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ash Grove has the 13th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Haverhill Central and the 232nd lowest crime rate of 590 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Ash Grove, Haverhill, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £316,000 | 2025-09-01 | £315,359 |
| 11 Ash Grove, Haverhill, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-10-14 | £248,436 |
| 29 Ash Grove, Haverhill, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-10-21 | £257,442 |
| 43 Ash Grove, Haverhill, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-11-12 | £145,840 |
| 41 Ash Grove, Haverhill, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2016-06-07 | £96,963 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CB9 9HT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 402 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Place Farm Primary Academy Camps Road , CB9 8HF | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Place Farm Community Primary School Camps Road , CB9 8HF | - not rated | 639 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Felix Roman Catholic Primary School, Haverhill School Lane , CB9 9DE | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Felix Roman Catholic Primary School, Haverhill School Lane , CB9 9DE | - not rated | 780 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 314 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Manor Business and Enterprise College Eastern Avenue , CB9 9JE | - not rated | 314 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Ward Arts and Technology College Chalkstone Way , CB9 0LD | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Ward Academy Chalkstone Way , CB9 0LD | 3out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Middle School Park Road , CB9 7YD | - not rated | 758 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haverhill Castle Hill Community Middle School School Lane , Burton End CB9 9DE | - not rated | 870 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalkstone Middle School Millfields Way , CB9 0JB | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,398 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlands Hall , Little Wratting CB9 7UA | - not rated | 2,625 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Glebe House Church Road , Shudy Camps CB21 4QH | - not rated | 5,146 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 | 758 yd | |
| Doffy's Tea Room | 10 Queen Street, Haverhill | 785 yd | |
| Madeira Cafe | 22 Queen Street, Haverhill | 785 yd | |
| Jennys | 44 Queen Street, Haverhill | 785 yd | |
| Amber's Cafe | 26 Queen Street, Haverhill | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woolpack | 50 Queen Street, Haverhill | 785 yd | |
| Queens Head | 9 Queen Street, Haverhill | 802 yd | |
| The Bull | 8 Camps Road, Haverhill | 839 yd | |
| The Drabbet Smock | Peas Hill, Haverhill | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy House | 6 Queensway, Haverhill | 597 yd | |
| China Inn | Stour House, 2 Station Road | 723 yd | |
| China Garden | 6 Queens Square, Haverhill | 759 yd | |
| USA Chicken | 28A Queen Street, Haverhill | 785 yd | |
| Asian Spice Tandoori | 28 Queen Street, Haverhill | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Stores Limited Tesco Stores Ltd, Cangle Road | 810 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Lordscroft Lane | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Manor Academy EASTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 218 yd |
| Parkway Middle School (Closed) Park Road | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Castle Hill Community Middle School (Closed) School Lane | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Chalkstone Middle School (Closed) Millfields Way | grass pitches | 1,033 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 | 56.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.