Union Street West, Stowmarket, IP14 1HW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP14 1HW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.2%	47.3%	-0.9%	51.0%	-3.7%
Male	51.8%	52.7%	0.9%	49.0%	3.7%

Partnership Status

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	35.6%	41.6%	6.0%	37.9%	3.7%
Married: Opposite sex	34.3%	32.2%	-2.1%	44.2%	-12.0%
Married: Same sex	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	7.4%	6.7%	-0.7%	2.2%	4.5%
Divorced	14.8%	14.1%	-0.7%	9.1%	5.0%
Widowed	6%	5.5%	-0.5%	6.1%	-0.6%

Health

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	46.3%	44.9%	-1.4%	48.4%	-3.5%
Good health	35.8%	34.7%	-1.1%	33.6%	1.1%
Fair health	14.4%	17%	2.6%	12.7%	4.3%
Bad health	3.1%	3.4%	0.3%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	19%	14.9%	-4.1%	18.2%	-3.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.4%	14.1%	-5.3%	9.6%	4.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.7%	18%	2.3%	13.4%	4.6%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	5.9%	1.7%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.3%	14.9%	-0.4%	16.9%	-2.0%
Degree or Similar	22.7%	28.2%	5.5%	33.8%	-5.6%
Other	3.7%	3.9%	0.2%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	1.6%	0.3%	-1.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.5%	-1.8%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.8%	0.9%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.4%	1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Mixed Other	1.6%	0.3%	-1.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	94.9%	89.8%	-5.1%	81.4%	8.4%
Other	0.8%	3.1%	2.3%	1.6%	1.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.8% 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	89.9%	90.8%	0.9%	83.2%	7.6%
European Union	5.4%	5.1%	-0.3%	6.1%	-1.0%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	1.2%	0.7%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	2%	0.8%	5.6%	-3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	1.2%	0.7%	-0.5%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.9%	90.8%	0.9%	83.2%	7.6%
10+ Years	0.4%	5.4%	5.0%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	1.6%	1.7%	0.1%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	2.3%	2%	-0.3%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	5.8%	0%	-5.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.8%	76.7%	2.1%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Lithuania	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	2.7%	1.5%	1.2%
Other Europe	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	15.7%	13.5%	2.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	56.1%	37.2%	18.9%
Christian	35%	46.2%	-11.2%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	6.5%	6.0%	0.5%

Safety

Is Union Street West dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Union Street West was 91.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.7% higher than the Chilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Union Street West has the 16th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Chilton and the 30th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,600

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in IP14 1HW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Union Street West are based on 31 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Mid Suffolk.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Union Street West, Stowmarket, IP14 1HW

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP14 1HW

Average Price
£195,609

Semi-Detached
£205,693

Terraced
£158,711

Detached
£286,136

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Union Street West

Average Price
£198,294

Semi-Detached
£207,578

Terraced
£150,565

Detached
£298,254

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Union Street West

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Union Street West, Stowmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£193,000	2022-02-10	£204,510
26 Union Street West, Stowmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£150,000	2020-01-14	£177,503
34 Union Street West, Stowmarket, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£261,000	2019-09-06	£301,272
22 Union Street West, Stowmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£125,000	2016-03-30	£164,597
22 Union Street West, Stowmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£100,000	2015-06-19	£140,544

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP14 1HW

Employment

IP14 1HW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	114
Retired	42
Self-Employed	28
Part-Time Employee	28
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Unemployed	8
Looking after home or family	8
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	17
Manufacturing	16
Transport and storage	13
Construction	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Education	9
Other	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Information and communication	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chilton Community Primary School Violet Hill Road , IP14 1NN	- not rated	435 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbot's Hall Community Primary School Danescourt Avenue , IP14 1QF	- not rated	676 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wood Ley Community Primary School Lowry Way , IP14 1UF	3out of 4	1,269 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cedars Park Community Primary School Pintail Road , IP14 5FP	2out of 4	1,385 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Combs Ford Primary School Glemsford Road , IP14 2PN	- not rated	1,599 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stowmarket High School Onehouse Road , IP14 1QR	2out of 4	1,082 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Stowupland High School Church Road , Stowupland IP14 4BQ	2out of 4	2,593 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Acorn Cottage The Lodge Ipswich Road , Elmsett IP7 6NY	- not rated	182 yd	Other independent special school	No	Girls	More About School
Gable End Fen Lane , IP7 7NL	- not rated	182 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Olive Ap - Academy Suffolk Chilton Way , IP14 1SZ	1out of 4	1,413 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Finborough School The Hall , Great Finborough IP14 3EF	- not rated	3,661 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ela Turkish Restaurnat	Ela Turkish Restaurant, 36 Union Street West	44 yd
Crafty Cookie	6-8 Bury Street, STOWMARKET	60 yd
Redfort	16-18 Tavern Street, STOWMARKET	196 yd
Langams	4 Market Place, STOWMARKET	200 yd
Limetree Cafe	Lime Tree Cafe, 1 Buttermarket	200 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Stag Tavern	Stag Tavern, 44-46 Bury Street	60 yd
Royal William	The Royal William, 53 Union Street East	134 yd
Queens Head	The Queens Head, 1 Station Road West	153 yd
The Pickerel Inn	65 Stowupland Street, STOWMARKET	207 yd
Masonic Lodge	36 Violet Hill Road, STOWMARKET	366 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Nabab Tandoori Ltd	5 Station Road West, STOWMARKET	138 yd
BIGA NAPOLETANA PIZZERIA	Biga Napoletana Pizzeria, 63A Bury Street	150 yd
Stow Fish Bar	4A Regent Street, STOWMARKET	180 yd
Normans Fish & Chips	63 Bury Street, STOWMARKET	186 yd
Subway Sandwich Shop	22 Market Place, STOWMARKET	228 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi Stores Ltd.	Aldi Foodstore, Gipping Way		113 yd
Lidl Foodstore	36 Bury Road, STOWMARKET		622 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bodywize UNION STREET EAST	health and fitness suite	108 yd
St Peters Hall CHURCH WALK		255 yd
Nrg Fitness Gym CREETING ROAD WEST	health and fitness suite	389 yd
Stowmarket Middle School (Closed) Walnut Tree Walk		433 yd
Stowmarket Middle School (Closed) Violet Hill Road	grass pitches	467 yd
Stowmarket Lawn Tennis Club FINBOROUGH ROAD	indoor tennis centre, tennis courts	509 yd
Stowmarket Middle School Pitches (Closed) Violet Hill Road	grass pitches	748 yd
Chilton Community Primary School VIOLET HILL ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	775 yd
Greens Meadow Ground GREENS MEADOW GROUND GREENS MEADOW GROUND BURY ROAD	grass pitches	915 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	94.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	89.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	89.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	89.5%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	23.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	45.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.99 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.99 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.