Tavern Street is in Stowmarket and in Mid Suffolk district. IP14 1PH 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 Tavern Street, Stowmarket, IP14 1PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP14 1PJ, IP14 1PL, IP14 1HZ, IP14 1HA, IP14 1DP, IP14 1DT, IP14 1HH, IP14 1EB, IP14 1NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP14 1PH 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 | 57.3% | 47.3% | -10.0% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 42.7% | 52.7% | 10.0% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 | 24.2% | 41.6% | 17.4% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 32.2% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 6.7% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 14.1% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 29.1% | 5.5% | -23.6% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 29% | 44.9% | 15.9% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 34.7% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 27.4% | 17% | -10.4% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 3.4% | -4.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 41.5% | 14.9% | -26.6% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 14.1% | 3.5% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 18% | 5.9% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.9% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 14.9% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 28.2% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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 | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 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% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.7% | 89.8% | -7.9% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
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 | 96.4% | 90.8% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 90.8% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tavern Street 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.
Tavern Street 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Tavern Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £738,000 | 2023-01-13 | £692,244 |
| 12 - 14 Tavern Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-11-08 | £266,686 |
| 10 Tavern Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2020-11-10 | £615,925 |
| 16 - 18 Tavern Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2020-07-08 | £15,862 |
| 2 - 4 Tavern Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2016-06-10 | £276,375 |
IP14 1PH 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 | 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 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton Community Primary School Violet Hill Road , IP14 1NN | - not rated | 415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbot's Hall Community Primary School Danescourt Avenue , IP14 1QF | - not rated | 499 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Ley Community Primary School Lowry Way , IP14 1UF | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Combs Ford Primary School Glemsford Road , IP14 2PN | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Park Community Primary School Pintail Road , IP14 5FP | 2out of 4 | 1,543 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 | 976 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowupland High School Church Road , Stowupland IP14 4BQ | 2out of 4 | 2,776 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 | 260 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gable End Fen Lane , IP7 7NL | - not rated | 260 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap - Academy Suffolk Chilton Way , IP14 1SZ | 1out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finborough School The Hall , Great Finborough IP14 3EF | - not rated | 3,499 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redfort | 16-18 Tavern Street, STOWMARKET | 1 yd | |
| Langams | 4 Market Place, STOWMARKET | 108 yd | |
| Bella Sorrento | 16 Market Place, STOWMARKET | 124 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 5 The Meadow Centre, Wilkes Way | 130 yd | |
| The Food Museum | Crowe Street, STOWMARKET | 145 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stag Tavern | Stag Tavern, 44-46 Bury Street | 146 yd | |
| Queens Head | The Queens Head, 1 Station Road West | 150 yd | |
| Royal William | The Royal William, 53 Union Street East | 329 yd | |
| Masonic Lodge | 36 Violet Hill Road, STOWMARKET | 345 yd | |
| The Royal Oak, Stowmarket | The Royal Oak, Stowmarket Farrington leisure Ltd, 43 Ipswich Street | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway Sandwich Shop | 22 Market Place, STOWMARKET | 124 yd | |
| Nabab Tandoori Ltd | 5 Station Road West, STOWMARKET | 205 yd | |
| BIGA NAPOLETANA PIZZERIA | Biga Napoletana Pizzeria, 63A Bury Street | 250 yd | |
| Normans Fish & Chips | 63 Bury Street, STOWMARKET | 285 yd | |
| Sultan Kebab | 39 Ipswich Street, STOWMARKET | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | Aldi Foodstore, Gipping Way | 279 yd | |
| Lidl Foodstore | 36 Bury Road, STOWMARKET | 728 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Peters Hall CHURCH WALK | 281 yd | |
| Bodywize UNION STREET EAST | health and fitness suite | 303 yd |
| Stowmarket Lawn Tennis Club FINBOROUGH ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 318 yd |
| Stowmarket Middle School (Closed) Walnut Tree Walk | 335 yd | |
| Nrg Fitness Gym CREETING ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 554 yd |
| Stowmarket Middle School (Closed) Violet Hill Road | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Stowmarket Middle School Pitches (Closed) Violet Hill Road | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Chilton Community Primary School VIOLET HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 766 yd |
| Greens Meadow Ground GREENS MEADOW GROUND GREENS MEADOW GROUND BURY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,013 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.09 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.09 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.