St Peters Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1LE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP14 1LE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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	48.8%	48.7%	-0.1%	51.0%	-2.3%
Male	51.2%	51.3%	0.1%	49.0%	2.3%

Partnership Status

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 IP14 1LE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62% 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	17%	22.5%	5.5%	37.9%	-15.4%
Married: Opposite sex	64.9%	62%	-2.9%	44.2%	17.8%
Separated	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	8.7%	6.6%	-2.1%	9.1%	-2.5%
Widowed	9.4%	7.4%	-2.0%	6.1%	1.3%

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	42.9%	50.9%	8.0%	48.4%	2.5%
Good health	40.6%	31.7%	-8.9%	33.6%	-1.9%
Fair health	14.5%	14.5%	0.0%	12.7%	1.8%
Bad health	2%	2.7%	0.7%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

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	24.5%	15.5%	-9.0%	18.2%	-2.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.1%	12.9%	-2.2%	9.6%	3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20%	15.5%	-4.5%	13.4%	2.1%
Apprenticeship	8.3%	9.6%	1.3%	5.3%	4.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.1%	19.2%	7.1%	16.9%	2.3%
Degree or Similar	15.8%	25.8%	10.0%	33.8%	-8.0%
Other	4.2%	1.5%	-2.7%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.3%	99.4%	1.1%	81.4%	18.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.1% 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	97.4%	97.1%	-0.3%	83.2%	13.9%
European Union	1%	1.8%	0.8%	6.1%	-4.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.4%	97.3%	-0.1%	83.2%	14.1%
10+ Years	0%	2.7%	2.7%	9.8%	-7.1%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.3%	76.7%	-2.4%
No passport held	25.7%	13.5%	12.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.8%	37.2%	3.6%
Christian	52.1%	46.2%	5.9%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Not answered	6.2%	6.0%	0.2%

Safety

Is St Peters Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Peters Road was 50.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 129.2% higher than the Battisford & Ringshall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

St Peters Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Battisford & Ringshall and the 74th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,000

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in IP14 1LE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 St Peters Road are based on 51 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 St Peters Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1LE

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP14 1LE

Average Price
£300,567

Semi-Detached
£284,147

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£313,123

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for St Peters Road

Average Price
£315,344

Semi-Detached
£293,007

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£330,981

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on St Peters Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 St Peters Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£227,000	2024-09-27	£235,907
24 St Peters Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2024-08-15	£353,391
16 St Peters Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2024-06-20	£288,865
12 St Peters Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2024-06-11	£331,659
3 St Peters Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2024-03-28	£317,324

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP14 1LE

Employment

IP14 1LE 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in IP14 1LE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	103
Full-Time Employee	90
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	15
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Manufacturing	24
Construction	17
Education	16
Human health and social work activities	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Transport and storage	11
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Other	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wood Ley Community Primary School Lowry Way , IP14 1UF	3out of 4	361 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chilton Community Primary School Violet Hill Road , IP14 1NN	- not rated	595 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbot's Hall Community Primary School Danescourt Avenue , IP14 1QF	- not rated	1,077 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Combs Ford Primary School Glemsford Road , IP14 2PN	- not rated	2,320 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cedars Park Community Primary School Pintail Road , IP14 5FP	2out of 4	2,362 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	99 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Stowupland High School Church Road , Stowupland IP14 4BQ	2out of 4	3,469 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Olive Ap - Academy Suffolk Chilton Way , IP14 1SZ	1out of 4	411 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Acorn Cottage The Lodge Ipswich Road , Elmsett IP7 6NY	- not rated	1,155 yd	Other independent special school	No	Girls	More About School
Gable End Fen Lane , IP7 7NL	- not rated	1,155 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Finborough School The Hall , Great Finborough IP14 3EF	- not rated	2,760 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
Trudy's Sandwich Bar	57 Recreation Road, STOWMARKET	472 yd
Cafe on the Rec	Cafe @ The Rec, Recreation Ground	774 yd
Redfort	16-18 Tavern Street, STOWMARKET	910 yd
Costa Coffee	5 The Meadow Centre, Wilkes Way	970 yd
Crafty Cookie	6-8 Bury Street, STOWMARKET	1,003 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Masonic Lodge	36 Violet Hill Road, STOWMARKET	651 yd
The Stag Tavern	Stag Tavern, 44-46 Bury Street	1,003 yd
Queens Head	The Queens Head, 1 Station Road West	1,055 yd
Royal William	The Royal William, 53 Union Street East	1,072 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
China City	3 Wolsey Road, STOWMARKET	296 yd
Cinnamon Tree	7 Wolsey Road, STOWMARKET	296 yd
Pizza King	9 Wolsey Road, STOWMARKET	296 yd
Golden Garden Chinese Takeaway	4 Wolsey Road, STOWMARKET	296 yd
Fishermen basket	Fishermen Basket, 8 Wolsey Road	313 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl Foodstore	36 Bury Road, STOWMARKET		875 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd.	Aldi Foodstore, Gipping Way		977 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre GAINSBOROUGH ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool	215 yd
Stowmarket High School ONEHOUSE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	258 yd
Chilton Community Primary School VIOLET HILL ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	435 yd
Stowmarket Middle School Pitches (Closed) Violet Hill Road	grass pitches	477 yd
Stowmarket Middle School (Closed) Walnut Tree Walk		579 yd
Chilton Fields CHILTON WAY	grass pitches	749 yd
Stowmarket Lawn Tennis Club FINBOROUGH ROAD	indoor tennis centre, tennis courts	750 yd
Stowmarket Middle School (Closed) Violet Hill Road	grass pitches	796 yd
Greens Meadow Ground GREENS MEADOW GROUND GREENS MEADOW GROUND BURY ROAD	grass pitches	948 yd
Bodywize UNION STREET EAST	health and fitness suite	1,060 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	50.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	50.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	50.0%

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	38.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	37 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	60.48 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	60.48 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	16.29 Mbit/s

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