Cavendish Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1LQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP14 1LQ 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 1LQ 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 Cavendish Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cavendish Road was 17.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.2% higher than the Battisford & Ringshall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cavendish Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Battisford & Ringshall and the 80th lowest crime rate of 309 local areas in Mid Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.2%.

🔎 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 1LQ, 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 Cavendish Road are based on 17 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 Cavendish Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1LQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP14 1LQ

Average Price
£303,711

Semi-Detached
£303,711

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cavendish Road

Average Price
£320,097

Semi-Detached
£320,097

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cavendish Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Cavendish Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2021-03-12	£300,233
14 Cavendish Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2020-11-06	£286,165
3 Cavendish Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£248,000	2020-03-05	£303,754
17 Cavendish Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2019-06-21	£362,107
11 Cavendish Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£247,000	2018-08-17	£290,743

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP14 1LQ

Employment

IP14 1LQ 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 1LQ 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	480 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chilton Community Primary School Violet Hill Road , IP14 1NN	- not rated	574 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chilton Community Primary School Violet Hill Road , IP14 1NN	3out of 4	574 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbot's Hall Community Primary School Danescourt Avenue , IP14 1QF	- not rated	968 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbot's Hall Community Primary School Danescourt Avenue , IP14 1QF	3out of 4	968 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	- not rated	138 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Stowmarket High School Onehouse Road , IP14 1QR	- not rated	138 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stowupland High School Church Road , Stowupland IP14 4BQ	2out of 4	3,317 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stowupland High School Church Road , Stowupland IP14 4BQ	- not rated	3,467 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stowupland High School Church Road , Stowupland IP14 4BQ	- not rated	3,467 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stowmarket Middle School Walnut Tree Walk , IP14 1JP	- not rated	653 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Combs Middle School Lavenham Way , IP14 2BZ	- not rated	2,554 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
OA - Suffolk Chilton Way , IP14 1SZ	3out of 4	465 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingsfield Centre Chilton Way , IP14 1SZ	- not rated	465 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood School Chilton Way , IP14 1SZ	- not rated	662 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Finborough School The Hall , Great Finborough IP14 3EF	- not rated	2,754 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moats Tye School Moats Tye , IP14 2EY	- not rated	4,422 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Boys	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	569 yd
Cafe on the Rec	Cafe @ The Rec, Recreation Ground	840 yd
Redfort	16-18 Tavern Street, STOWMARKET	983 yd
Costa Coffee	5 The Meadow Centre, Wilkes Way	1,031 yd
Crafty Cookie	6-8 Bury Street, STOWMARKET	1,085 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Masonic Lodge	36 Violet Hill Road, STOWMARKET		748 yd
The Stag Tavern	Stag Tavern, 44-46 Bury Street		1,085 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
China City	3 Wolsey Road, STOWMARKET	413 yd
Cinnamon Tree	7 Wolsey Road, STOWMARKET	413 yd
Pizza King	9 Wolsey Road, STOWMARKET	413 yd
Golden Garden Chinese Takeaway	4 Wolsey Road, STOWMARKET	413 yd
Fishermen basket	Fishermen Basket, 8 Wolsey Road	431 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl Foodstore	36 Bury Road, STOWMARKET		992 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd.	Aldi Foodstore, Gipping Way		1,072 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Stowmarket High School ONEHOUSE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	167 yd
Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre GAINSBOROUGH ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool	225 yd
Chilton Community Primary School VIOLET HILL ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	552 yd
Stowmarket Middle School Pitches (Closed) Violet Hill Road	grass pitches	594 yd
Stowmarket Middle School (Closed) Walnut Tree Walk		661 yd
Chilton Fields CHILTON WAY	grass pitches	724 yd
Stowmarket Lawn Tennis Club FINBOROUGH ROAD	indoor tennis centre, tennis courts	791 yd
Stowmarket Middle School (Closed) Violet Hill Road	grass pitches	909 yd
Greens Meadow Ground GREENS MEADOW GROUND GREENS MEADOW GROUND BURY ROAD	grass pitches	1,063 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	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%

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	37.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	36.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	55.83 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	55.83 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	17.66 Mbit/s

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