The Crescent is in Stowmarket and in Mid Suffolk district. IP14 2AT is located in the Combs Ford 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 The Crescent, Stowmarket, IP14 2AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP14 2SA, IP14 2EA, IP14 2EB, IP14 2AS, IP14 2AU, IP14 2BP, IP14 2EF, IP14 2AW, IP14 2DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP14 2AT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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 | 55.4% | 55% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 44.6% | 45% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 | 25.1% | 25.9% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 48.6% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 12.4% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 12% | 8.8% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 36.9% | 41.5% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 36.3% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 16.7% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.3% | 26.3% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 15.5% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 20.3% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 15.5% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.4% | 99.3% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 98.1% | 97.1% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| 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 | 97.1% | 97.1% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 26.4% | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Crescent was 43.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.9% lower than the Chilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Crescent has the 29th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Chilton and the 94th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 The Crescent, Stowmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-09-28 | £311,566 |
| 21 The Crescent, Stowmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £244,000 | 2022-05-20 | £252,896 |
| 5 The Crescent, Stowmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-11-26 | £214,440 |
| 11 The Crescent, Stowmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-06-18 | £302,033 |
| 4 The Crescent, Stowmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-05-14 | £259,716 |
IP14 2AT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combs Ford Primary School Glemsford Road , IP14 2PN | - not rated | 526 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Lavenham Way , Combs IP14 2BZ | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbot's Hall Community Primary School Danescourt Avenue , IP14 1QF | - not rated | 855 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilton Community Primary School Violet Hill Road , IP14 1NN | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Park Community Primary School Pintail Road , IP14 5FP | 2out of 4 | 1,987 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 | 1,931 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowupland High School Church Road , Stowupland IP14 4BQ | 2out of 4 | 3,305 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 | 1,241 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gable End Fen Lane , IP7 7NL | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap - Academy Suffolk Chilton Way , IP14 1SZ | 1out of 4 | 2,196 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finborough School The Hall , Great Finborough IP14 3EF | - not rated | 3,759 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 | 825 yd | |
| Cabbages & Kings | 127 Ipswich Street, STOWMARKET | 867 yd | |
| Papa John's GB | Unit 2, Gipping Way | 898 yd | |
| Passione D'Amore Limited | 2 Old Fox Yard, Ipswich Street | 928 yd | |
| Chinese Chequers | 59-63 Ipswich Street, STOWMARKET | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Magpie Inn | The Magpie Inn. The Magpie Inn, 1 Combs Ford | 186 yd | |
| The Gladstone Arms | 2 Combs Ford, STOWMARKET | 211 yd | |
| The Willow Tree | 101-103 Ipswich Street, STOWMARKET | 867 yd | |
| The Royal Oak, Stowmarket | The Royal Oak, Stowmarket Farrington leisure Ltd, 43 Ipswich Street | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A C Cracknell Fish & Chips | 6 Needham Road, STOWMARKET | 165 yd | |
| Chip Inn | 5 Combs Ford, STOWMARKET | 223 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 97 Ipswich Street, STOWMARKET | 867 yd | |
| PIZZA TOWN | 93 Ipswich Street, STOWMARKET | 867 yd | |
| Sultan Kebab | 39 Ipswich Street, STOWMARKET | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Combs Ford Primary School GLEMSFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 357 yd |
| Trinity Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School LAVENHAM WAY | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Stowmarket Meadlands Recreation Club Ltd MEADLANDS AND INDOOR BOWLS CENTRE ADJACENT MEADLANDS AND INDOOR BOWLS CENTRE ADJACENT NEEDHAM ROAD | indoor bowls | 776 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 | 37.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.26 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.24 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.