Tawneys Ride is in Bures and in Babergh district. CO8 5DB is located in the Bures St Mary & Nayland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tawneys Ride, Bures, CO8 5DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO8 5DA, CO8 5AQ, CO8 5LN, CO8 5BX, CO8 5LH, CO8 5LF, CO8 5EF, CO8 5LG, CO8 5ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO8 5DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.6% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.4% | 1.1% | 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 | 24.5% | 31.4% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.4% | 47.1% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 12.2% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 13.9% | 6.7% | -7.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.2% | 48.2% | 7.0% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 33.5% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 10.4% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 33.2% | 20.3% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 11% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 16% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 20.1% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 25.3% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97% | 98.4% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 96.3% | 96.6% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 96.6% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tawneys Ride was 39.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.5% higher than the Assington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tawneys Ride has the 12th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Assington and the 121st highest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Tawneys Ride, Bures, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £322,000 | 2025-04-30 | £322,000 |
| 7 Tawneys Ride, Bures, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-03-24 | £371,991 |
| 11 Tawneys Ride, Bures, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-07-22 | £321,003 |
| 36 Tawneys Ride, Bures, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2024-03-26 | £340,120 |
| 28 Tawneys Ride, Bures, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-02-17 | £250,000 |
CO8 5DB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
CO8 5DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Nayland Road , CO8 5BX | 4out of 4 | 169 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ryes College Pump Farm , Bures Road CO10 5NA | - not rated | 4,407 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank House Tearoom | Bank House, Bridge Street | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Horseshoes | Three Horseshoes. Three Horseshoes, Church Square | 264 yd | |
| The Eight Bells PH | 6 Colchester Road, Bures | 597 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bures St Mary Playing Fields NAYLAND ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 234 yd |
| Nayland Road Sports GREENHAYES GREENHAYES NAYLAND ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 399 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 | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.