Pound Lane is in Stowmarket and in Mid Suffolk district. IP14 1HU is located in the St Peter's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury St Edmunds. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pound Lane, Stowmarket, IP14 1HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP14 1HT, IP14 1HY, IP14 1HX, IP14 5AB, IP14 1JG, IP14 5AA, IP14 1JA, IP14 1HR, IP14 1JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP14 1HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.1% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.9% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around IP14 1HU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40% | 43.9% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 29.4% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -14.8% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 17.1% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 8.0% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 41.3% | 46.6% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 35.5% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 12.6% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.4% | 23.8% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 12.8% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 18.9% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 21.6% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 18.9% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.6% | 98.1% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.9% 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 | 97.6% | 98.9% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 98.9% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| No passport held | 25% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.3% | 37.2% | 19.1% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pound Lane was 47.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.9% lower than the Chilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pound Lane has the 30th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Chilton and the 83rd highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Bank Pound Lane, Stowmarket, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2006-10-23 | £394,021 |
IP14 1HU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton Community Primary School Violet Hill Road , IP14 1NN | - not rated | 453 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbot's Hall Community Primary School Danescourt Avenue , IP14 1QF | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Ley Community Primary School Lowry Way , IP14 1UF | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Park Community Primary School Pintail Road , IP14 5FP | 2out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Combs Ford Primary School Glemsford Road , IP14 2PN | - not rated | 2,026 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stowmarket High School Onehouse Road , IP14 1QR | 2out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowupland High School Church Road , Stowupland IP14 4BQ | 2out of 4 | 2,467 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Cottage The Lodge Ipswich Road , Elmsett IP7 6NY | - not rated | 603 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gable End Fen Lane , IP7 7NL | - not rated | 603 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap - Academy Suffolk Chilton Way , IP14 1SZ | 1out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finborough School The Hall , Great Finborough IP14 3EF | - not rated | 3,759 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ela Turkish Restaurnat | Ela Turkish Restaurant, 36 Union Street West | 492 yd | |
| Crafty Cookie | 6-8 Bury Street, STOWMARKET | 509 yd | |
| Trudy's Sandwich Bar | 57 Recreation Road, STOWMARKET | 583 yd | |
| PittaGyro | The Maltings, Station Road East | 584 yd | |
| Redfort | 16-18 Tavern Street, STOWMARKET | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal William | The Royal William, 53 Union Street East | 360 yd | |
| The Pickerel Inn | 65 Stowupland Street, STOWMARKET | 425 yd | |
| The Little Wellington | 12 Stowupland Road, STOWMARKET | 428 yd | |
| Masonic Lodge | 36 Violet Hill Road, STOWMARKET | 442 yd | |
| The Stag Tavern | Stag Tavern, 44-46 Bury Street | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normans Fish & Chips | 63 Bury Street, STOWMARKET | 319 yd | |
| BIGA NAPOLETANA PIZZERIA | Biga Napoletana Pizzeria, 63A Bury Street | 351 yd | |
| Stow Fish Bar | 4A Regent Street, STOWMARKET | 363 yd | |
| Nabab Tandoori Ltd | 5 Station Road West, STOWMARKET | 578 yd | |
| Subway Sandwich Shop | 22 Market Place, STOWMARKET | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Foodstore | 36 Bury Road, STOWMARKET | 231 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | Aldi Foodstore, Gipping Way | 339 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stowmarket Middle School (Closed) Violet Hill Road | grass pitches | 206 yd |
| Bodywize UNION STREET EAST | health and fitness suite | 377 yd |
| Greens Meadow Ground GREENS MEADOW GROUND GREENS MEADOW GROUND BURY ROAD | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| Stowmarket Middle School Pitches (Closed) Violet Hill Road | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Nrg Fitness Gym CREETING ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| Stowmarket Middle School (Closed) Walnut Tree Walk | 596 yd | |
| Chilton Community Primary School VIOLET HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 615 yd |
| St Peters Hall CHURCH WALK | 687 yd | |
| Stowmarket Lawn Tennis Club FINBOROUGH ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 844 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.