Friends Field is in Bures and in Babergh district. CO8 5LH 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 Friends Field, Bures, CO8 5LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO8 5LG, CO8 5AQ, CO8 5LF, CO8 5JG, CO8 5LN, CO8 5JL, CO8 5JB, CO8 5HZ, CO8 5ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO8 5LH 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 | 52% | 51.4% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48% | 48.6% | 0.6% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of CO8 5LH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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 | 25.3% | 24.5% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.8% | 52.4% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 11.5% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 7.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 55.9% | 48.3% | -7.6% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 38.5% | 9.0% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 11% | 9.5% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 CO8 5LH this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 9.8% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 8.4% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 15.4% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4.9% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 16.1% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 41.3% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.3% | 99.1% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 94.7% | 92.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 92.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Friends Field was 25.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.9% lower than the Assington average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Friends Field has the 16th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Assington and the 109th lowest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Friends Field, Bures, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-02-14 | £354,622 |
| 15 Friends Field, Bures, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-03-16 | £358,189 |
| 27 Friends Field, Bures, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-03-09 | £341,278 |
| 25 Friends Field, Bures, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2020-06-03 | £300,000 |
| 20 Friends Field, Bures, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-03-27 | £206,520 |
CO8 5LH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% 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.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 323 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 | 4,413 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 | 227 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Horseshoes | Three Horseshoes. Three Horseshoes, Church Square | 112 yd | |
| The Eight Bells PH | 6 Colchester Road, Bures | 508 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bures St Mary Playing Fields NAYLAND ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 304 yd |
| Nayland Road Sports GREENHAYES GREENHAYES NAYLAND ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 404 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 | 41.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.72 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.72 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10.65 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.