The Grove is in Stowmarket and in Mid Suffolk district. IP14 1RR is located in the Combs Ford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury St Edmunds. This postcode has been in use since 2003-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Grove, Stowmarket, IP14 1RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP14 1BD, IP14 1BY, IP14 1DF, IP14 1BU, IP14 1BL, IP14 1BW, IP14 1BJ, IP14 1BX, IP14 1BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP14 1RR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 54% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 46.4% | 46% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 23.9% | 26.4% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 42.6% | -11.1% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 9.5% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 14% | 16.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
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% | 35.6% | -7.3% | 48.4% | -12.8% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 37.8% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 22.6% | 6.0% | 12.7% | 9.9% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 24.6% | 22.8% | -1.8% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 12.1% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 13.2% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 13.9% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 30.2% | -0.3% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.1% | 96.6% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 95.8% | 92.6% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 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% | 92.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Grove was 163.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 228.3% higher than the Chilton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
The Grove has the 5th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Chilton and the 6th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 The Grove, Stowmarket, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2024-08-29 | £57,305 |
| 24 The Grove, Stowmarket, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-04-17 | £81,300 |
| 6 The Grove, Stowmarket, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2024-01-10 | £52,279 |
| 7 The Grove, Stowmarket, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £81,500 | 2023-11-20 | £81,327 |
| 30 The Grove, Stowmarket, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £52,500 | 2023-09-15 | £51,891 |
IP14 1RR 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 1RR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| 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 | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbot's Hall Community Primary School Danescourt Avenue , IP14 1QF | - not rated | 590 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Combs Ford Primary School Glemsford Road , IP14 2PN | - not rated | 782 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Lavenham Way , Combs IP14 2BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilton Community Primary School Violet Hill Road , IP14 1NN | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Park Community Primary School Pintail Road , IP14 5FP | 2out of 4 | 1,420 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 | 1,642 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowupland High School Church Road , Stowupland IP14 4BQ | 2out of 4 | 2,749 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 | 651 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gable End Fen Lane , IP7 7NL | - not rated | 651 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap - Academy Suffolk Chilton Way , IP14 1SZ | 1out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finborough School The Hall , Great Finborough IP14 3EF | - not rated | 3,883 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Regal 1936 Cafe Bar | Regal Cinema, Ipswich Street | 212 yd | |
| Cabbages & Kings | 127 Ipswich Street, STOWMARKET | 241 yd | |
| Papa John's GB | Unit 2, Gipping Way | 304 yd | |
| Passione D'Amore Limited | 2 Old Fox Yard, Ipswich Street | 328 yd | |
| Chinese Chequers | 59-63 Ipswich Street, STOWMARKET | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Willow Tree | 101-103 Ipswich Street, STOWMARKET | 241 yd | |
| The Royal Oak, Stowmarket | The Royal Oak, Stowmarket Farrington leisure Ltd, 43 Ipswich Street | 424 yd | |
| The Gladstone Arms | 2 Combs Ford, STOWMARKET | 430 yd | |
| The Magpie Inn | The Magpie Inn. The Magpie Inn, 1 Combs Ford | 458 yd | |
| Queens Head | The Queens Head, 1 Station Road West | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Inn | 97 Ipswich Street, STOWMARKET | 241 yd | |
| PIZZA TOWN | 93 Ipswich Street, STOWMARKET | 241 yd | |
| Chip Inn | 5 Combs Ford, STOWMARKET | 418 yd | |
| A C Cracknell Fish & Chips | 6 Needham Road, STOWMARKET | 475 yd | |
| Sultan Kebab | 39 Ipswich Street, STOWMARKET | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | Aldi Foodstore, Gipping Way | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Peters Hall CHURCH WALK | 568 yd | |
| Combs Ford Primary School GLEMSFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Stowmarket Meadlands Recreation Club Ltd MEADLANDS AND INDOOR BOWLS CENTRE ADJACENT MEADLANDS AND INDOOR BOWLS CENTRE ADJACENT NEEDHAM ROAD | indoor bowls | 780 yd |
| Nrg Fitness Gym CREETING ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| Stowmarket Lawn Tennis Club FINBOROUGH ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 852 yd |
| Bodywize UNION STREET EAST | health and fitness suite | 877 yd |
| Trinity Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School LAVENHAM WAY | grass pitches | 1,068 yd |
| Stowmarket Middle School (Closed) Walnut Tree Walk | 1,071 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 63 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.