Mutton Meadow is in Old Newton, Stowmarket and in Mid Suffolk district. IP14 4EQ is located in the Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury St Edmunds. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mutton Meadow, Old Newton, Stowmarket, IP14 4EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP14 4EL, IP14 4ES, IP14 4EF, IP14 4EJ, IP14 4ED, IP14 4DY, IP14 4EE, IP14 4HQ, IP14 4EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP14 4EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 51.4% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51.1% | 48.6% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 28.7% | 35% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 46.2% | -7.4% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 7.9% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 8.5% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 49.6% | 49.8% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 33% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 13.6% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 23.4% | 13.2% | -10.2% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 12.4% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 13.2% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 8.5% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 17.6% | 2.2% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 31.8% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 96.5% | 97.4% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
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 | 94.6% | 92.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 92.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.7% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mutton Meadow was 30.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.9% higher than the Bacton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mutton Meadow has the 25th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Bacton and the 147th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mutton Meadow, Stowmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2018-06-29 | £250,820 |
| 6 Mutton Meadow, Stowmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2017-11-28 | £275,716 |
| 2 Mutton Meadow, Stowmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2012-07-09 | £258,666 |
| 6 Mutton Meadow, Stowmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2003-04-16 | £313,368 |
| 6 Mutton Meadow, Stowmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £18,060 | 1996-11-11 | £100,389 |
IP14 4EQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
IP14 4EQ 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Newton Church of England Primary School School Road , Old Newton IP14 4PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawford's Church of England Primary School Green Road , Haughley IP14 3QZ | 3out of 4 | 2,563 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freeman Community Primary School Church Road , Stowupland IP14 4BQ | - not rated | 3,585 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Ley Community Primary School Lowry Way , IP14 1UF | 3out of 4 | 3,818 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilton Community Primary School Violet Hill Road , IP14 1NN | - not rated | 3,871 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stowupland High School Church Road , Stowupland IP14 4BQ | 2out of 4 | 3,528 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowmarket High School Onehouse Road , IP14 1QR | 2out of 4 | 4,116 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,122 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gable End Fen Lane , IP7 7NL | - not rated | 4,122 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap - Academy Suffolk Chilton Way , IP14 1SZ | 1out of 4 | 4,183 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Church Institute | Old Newton Church Institute, Church Road | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mandarin | Shoulder Of Mutton Inn, Stowmarket Road | 137 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Newton Playing Fields 33A 33A CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 209 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 | 59.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.4 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.