The Brickfields is in Stowmarket and in Mid Suffolk district. IP14 1RZ 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 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Brickfields, Stowmarket, IP14 1RZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP14 1QJ, IP14 1RN, IP14 1SX, IP14 1PS, IP14 1PT, IP14 1RB, IP14 1QQ, IP14 1QH, IP14 1QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP14 1RZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.9% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.1% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IP14 1RZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% 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 | 20.4% | 21.2% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 55.9% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 11.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 11.4% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 10.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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 | 39% | 36% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -12.4% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 42.4% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 8.8% |
| Fair health | 21.9% | 16.7% | -5.2% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 21.2% | 22.8% | 1.6% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 12.5% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 16.8% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 9.5% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 12.1% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 23.7% | -1.6% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.6% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 94.7% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 96.3% | 91.7% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 91.7% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 8% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Brickfields was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Chilton average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 The Brickfields, Stowmarket, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2026-02-27 | £385,519 |
| 17 The Brickfields, Stowmarket, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-02-16 | £326,703 |
| Kiln House, 21 The Brickfields, Stowmarket, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-12-20 | £319,810 |
| 22 The Brickfields, Stowmarket, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-10-21 | £389,641 |
| 29 The Brickfields, Stowmarket, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2021-12-20 | £370,139 |
IP14 1RZ 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 1RZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 116 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 327 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbot's Hall Community Primary School Danescourt Avenue , IP14 1QF | 3out of 4 | 327 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilton Community Primary School Violet Hill Road , IP14 1NN | - not rated | 537 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilton Community Primary School Violet Hill Road , IP14 1NN | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Ley Community Primary School Lowry Way , IP14 1UF | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stowmarket High School Onehouse Road , IP14 1QR | - not rated | 787 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowmarket High School Onehouse Road , IP14 1QR | - not rated | 787 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowupland High School Church Road , Stowupland IP14 4BQ | 2out of 4 | 3,020 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowupland High School Church Road , Stowupland IP14 4BQ | - not rated | 3,147 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowupland High School Church Road , Stowupland IP14 4BQ | - not rated | 3,147 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stowmarket Middle School Walnut Tree Walk , IP14 1JP | - not rated | 360 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Combs Middle School Lavenham Way , IP14 2BZ | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OA - Suffolk Chilton Way , IP14 1SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsfield Centre Chilton Way , IP14 1SZ | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Chilton Way , IP14 1SZ | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Finborough School The Hall , Great Finborough IP14 3EF | - not rated | 3,158 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moats Tye School Moats Tye , IP14 2EY | - not rated | 4,007 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe on the Rec | Cafe @ The Rec, Recreation Ground | 322 yd | |
| Trudy's Sandwich Bar | 57 Recreation Road, STOWMARKET | 441 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 5 The Meadow Centre, Wilkes Way | 452 yd | |
| Redfort | 16-18 Tavern Street, STOWMARKET | 470 yd | |
| Bella Sorrento | 16 Market Place, STOWMARKET | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Lodge | 36 Violet Hill Road, STOWMARKET | 499 yd | |
| Queens Head | The Queens Head, 1 Station Road West | 610 yd | |
| The Stag Tavern | Stag Tavern, 44-46 Bury Street | 614 yd | |
| The Royal Oak, Stowmarket | The Royal Oak, Stowmarket Farrington leisure Ltd, 43 Ipswich Street | 743 yd | |
| Royal William | The Royal William, 53 Union Street East | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway Sandwich Shop | 22 Market Place, STOWMARKET | 540 yd | |
| BIGA NAPOLETANA PIZZERIA | Biga Napoletana Pizzeria, 63A Bury Street | 625 yd | |
| China City | 3 Wolsey Road, STOWMARKET | 639 yd | |
| Cinnamon Tree | 7 Wolsey Road, STOWMARKET | 639 yd | |
| Pizza King | 9 Wolsey Road, STOWMARKET | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | Aldi Foodstore, Gipping Way | 698 yd | |
| Lidl Foodstore | 36 Bury Road, STOWMARKET | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stowmarket Lawn Tennis Club FINBOROUGH ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 169 yd |
| Stowmarket Middle School (Closed) Walnut Tree Walk | 345 yd | |
| St Peters Hall CHURCH WALK | 718 yd | |
| Chilton Community Primary School VIOLET HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 736 yd |
| Stowmarket Middle School Pitches (Closed) Violet Hill Road | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Bodywize UNION STREET EAST | health and fitness suite | 751 yd |
| Stowmarket Middle School (Closed) Violet Hill Road | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Stowmarket High School ONEHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre GAINSBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 842 yd |
| Nrg Fitness Gym CREETING ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 1,025 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% |
| Median download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 58.42 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 58.42 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.28 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.