Station Road East is in Stowmarket and in Mid Suffolk district. IP14 1RF 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 Station Road East, Stowmarket, IP14 1RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP14 1EL, IP14 1PE, IP14 1EG, IP14 1EQ, IP14 1ES, IP14 1RA, IP14 1EF, IP14 1ET, IP14 1HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP14 1RF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 47.6% | 47.1% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 52.4% | 52.9% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around IP14 1RF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.6% | 43.6% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 30.8% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 15% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 51.5% | 44.2% | -7.3% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 38.4% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 12.2% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 21.7% | 16.4% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 15.6% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 12.8% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 19.9% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 26.5% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 8.1% | 2.5% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 94.1% | 94.1% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 87.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 87.6% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 7% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 87.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.1% | 37.2% | 19.9% |
| Christian | 32.4% | 46.2% | -13.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road East was 124.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 151.0% higher than the Chilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Station Road East has the 10th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Chilton and the 15th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haymills House Station Road East, Stowmarket, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £834,000 | 2014-04-01 | £1,155,527 |
IP14 1RF 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 | 151 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton Community Primary School Violet Hill Road , IP14 1NN | - not rated | 622 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbot's Hall Community Primary School Danescourt Avenue , IP14 1QF | - not rated | 743 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Park Community Primary School Pintail Road , IP14 5FP | 2out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Ley Community Primary School Lowry Way , IP14 1UF | 3out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Combs Ford Primary School Glemsford Road , IP14 2PN | - not rated | 1,499 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 | 1,273 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowupland High School Church Road , Stowupland IP14 4BQ | 2out of 4 | 2,438 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 | 119 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gable End Fen Lane , IP7 7NL | - not rated | 119 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap - Academy Suffolk Chilton Way , IP14 1SZ | 1out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finborough School The Hall , Great Finborough IP14 3EF | - not rated | 3,838 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PittaGyro | The Maltings, Station Road East | 65 yd | |
| Ela Turkish Restaurnat | Ela Turkish Restaurant, 36 Union Street West | 170 yd | |
| Crafty Cookie | 6-8 Bury Street, STOWMARKET | 204 yd | |
| Limetree Cafe | Lime Tree Cafe, 1 Buttermarket | 251 yd | |
| Langams | 4 Market Place, STOWMARKET | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pickerel Inn | 65 Stowupland Street, STOWMARKET | 118 yd | |
| Royal William | The Royal William, 53 Union Street East | 177 yd | |
| The Stag Tavern | Stag Tavern, 44-46 Bury Street | 204 yd | |
| Queens Head | The Queens Head, 1 Station Road West | 212 yd | |
| The Little Wellington | 12 Stowupland Road, STOWMARKET | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nabab Tandoori Ltd | 5 Station Road West, STOWMARKET | 148 yd | |
| Stow Fish Bar | 4A Regent Street, STOWMARKET | 167 yd | |
| Sultan Kebab | 39 Ipswich Street, STOWMARKET | 287 yd | |
| Golden Fried Chicken | 41 Ipswich Street, STOWMARKET | 287 yd | |
| Subway Sandwich Shop | 22 Market Place, STOWMARKET | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | Aldi Foodstore, Gipping Way | 250 yd | |
| Lidl Foodstore | 36 Bury Road, STOWMARKET | 737 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodywize UNION STREET EAST | health and fitness suite | 170 yd |
| St Peters Hall CHURCH WALK | 192 yd | |
| Nrg Fitness Gym CREETING ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 212 yd |
| Stowmarket Middle School (Closed) Violet Hill Road | grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Stowmarket Middle School (Closed) Walnut Tree Walk | 623 yd | |
| Stowmarket Lawn Tennis Club FINBOROUGH ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 656 yd |
| Stowmarket Middle School Pitches (Closed) Violet Hill Road | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Chilton Community Primary School VIOLET HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 953 yd |
| Greens Meadow Ground GREENS MEADOW GROUND GREENS MEADOW GROUND BURY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.