Lindsey Way is in Stowmarket and in Mid Suffolk district. IP14 2RD is located in the Combs Ford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury St Edmunds. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lindsey Way, Stowmarket, IP14 2RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP14 2RE, IP14 2RA, IP14 2RB, IP14 2BQ, IP14 2BG, IP14 2RF, IP14 2PD, IP14 2BS, IP14 2BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP14 2RD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.3% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.7% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 2RD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% 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 | 26.1% | 33.5% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 55.7% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 5.7% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (96%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62.5% | 51.5% | -11.0% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 44.5% | 13.2% | 33.6% | 10.9% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 3.5% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -9.2% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
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.
In the area around IP14 2RD this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 9.3% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 11.3% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.9% | 12.9% | -11.0% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 23.2% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 35.1% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0.5% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 100% | 96.5% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 95.8% | 86.5% | -9.3% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 9.6% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 87.6% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.9% | 37.2% | 17.7% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lindsey Way was 48.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.1% lower than the Chilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lindsey Way has the 28th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Chilton and the 78th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Lindsey Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-12-19 | £257,066 |
| 120 Lindsey Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-02-16 | £193,481 |
| 98 Lindsey Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-09-24 | £267,577 |
| 43 Lindsey Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-09-06 | £239,704 |
| 35 Lindsey Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-03-17 | £263,200 |
IP14 2RD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Lavenham Way , Combs IP14 2BZ | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Combs Ford Primary School Glemsford Road , IP14 2PN | - not rated | 491 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbot's Hall Community Primary School Danescourt Avenue , IP14 1QF | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilton Community Primary School Violet Hill Road , IP14 1NN | - not rated | 2,116 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Park Community Primary School Pintail Road , IP14 5FP | 2out of 4 | 2,254 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 | 2,382 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowupland High School Church Road , Stowupland IP14 4BQ | 2out of 4 | 3,532 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 | 1,685 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gable End Fen Lane , IP7 7NL | - not rated | 1,685 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap - Academy Suffolk Chilton Way , IP14 1SZ | 1out of 4 | 2,634 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finborough School The Hall , Great Finborough IP14 3EF | - not rated | 4,021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadlands Social Club | Meadlands And Indoor Bowls Centre Adjacent, Needham Road | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Magpie Inn | The Magpie Inn. The Magpie Inn, 1 Combs Ford | 638 yd | |
| The Gladstone Arms | 2 Combs Ford, STOWMARKET | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A C Cracknell Fish & Chips | 6 Needham Road, STOWMARKET | 604 yd | |
| Chip Inn | 5 Combs Ford, STOWMARKET | 667 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School LAVENHAM WAY | grass pitches | 321 yd |
| Combs Ford Primary School GLEMSFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Stowmarket Meadlands Recreation Club Ltd MEADLANDS AND INDOOR BOWLS CENTRE ADJACENT MEADLANDS AND INDOOR BOWLS CENTRE ADJACENT NEEDHAM ROAD | indoor bowls | 806 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 | 59.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.55 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.55 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.