Violet Hill Road is in Stowmarket and in Mid Suffolk district. IP14 1NH is located in the Chilton 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 Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP14 1HJ, IP14 1HE, IP14 1JB, IP14 1NQ, IP14 1JR, IP14 1JP, IP14 1HB, IP14 1NG, IP14 1JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP14 1NH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 53.7% | 48.9% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 46.3% | 51.1% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 32.7% | 38.3% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 38.6% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 13.5% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 6.3% | -4.8% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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% | 41.2% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 38.5% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 14.8% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 4.4% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.9% | 18.2% | -18.7% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 11.9% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 18.5% | 6.1% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 20.5% | 12.0% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 23.2% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.6% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.3% | 93.2% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 94.8% | 94.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 94.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Violet Hill Road was 205.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 313.8% higher than the Chilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Violet Hill Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Chilton and the 2nd highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 144.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wade House Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2016-09-22 | £1,223,962 |
IP14 1NH 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton Community Primary School Violet Hill Road , IP14 1NN | - not rated | 59 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Ley Community Primary School Lowry Way , IP14 1UF | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbot's Hall Community Primary School Danescourt Avenue , IP14 1QF | - not rated | 869 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Park Community Primary School Pintail Road , IP14 5FP | 2out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Combs Ford Primary School Glemsford Road , IP14 2PN | - not rated | 1,986 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 | 711 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowupland High School Church Road , Stowupland IP14 4BQ | 2out of 4 | 2,858 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 | 622 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gable End Fen Lane , IP7 7NL | - not rated | 622 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap - Academy Suffolk Chilton Way , IP14 1SZ | 1out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finborough School The Hall , Great Finborough IP14 3EF | - not rated | 3,364 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trudy's Sandwich Bar | 57 Recreation Road, STOWMARKET | 178 yd | |
| Cafe on the Rec | Cafe @ The Rec, Recreation Ground | 405 yd | |
| Redfort | 16-18 Tavern Street, STOWMARKET | 449 yd | |
| Crafty Cookie | 6-8 Bury Street, STOWMARKET | 467 yd | |
| Ela Turkish Restaurnat | Ela Turkish Restaurant, 36 Union Street West | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Lodge | 36 Violet Hill Road, STOWMARKET | 107 yd | |
| The Stag Tavern | Stag Tavern, 44-46 Bury Street | 467 yd | |
| Royal William | The Royal William, 53 Union Street East | 473 yd | |
| Queens Head | The Queens Head, 1 Station Road West | 551 yd | |
| The Pickerel Inn | 65 Stowupland Street, STOWMARKET | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normans Fish & Chips | 63 Bury Street, STOWMARKET | 273 yd | |
| BIGA NAPOLETANA PIZZERIA | Biga Napoletana Pizzeria, 63A Bury Street | 299 yd | |
| Fishermen basket | Fishermen Basket, 8 Wolsey Road | 364 yd | |
| China City | 3 Wolsey Road, STOWMARKET | 369 yd | |
| Cinnamon Tree | 7 Wolsey Road, STOWMARKET | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Foodstore | 36 Bury Road, STOWMARKET | 377 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | Aldi Foodstore, Gipping Way | 381 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stowmarket Middle School (Closed) Violet Hill Road | grass pitches | 221 yd |
| Stowmarket Middle School (Closed) Walnut Tree Walk | 234 yd | |
| Stowmarket Middle School Pitches (Closed) Violet Hill Road | grass pitches | 307 yd |
| Chilton Community Primary School VIOLET HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 332 yd |
| Bodywize UNION STREET EAST | health and fitness suite | 466 yd |
| Stowmarket Lawn Tennis Club FINBOROUGH ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 543 yd |
| Greens Meadow Ground GREENS MEADOW GROUND GREENS MEADOW GROUND BURY ROAD | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| St Peters Hall CHURCH WALK | 683 yd | |
| Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre GAINSBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 773 yd |
| Nrg Fitness Gym CREETING ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 785 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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.