Woodward Avenue is in Bacton, Stowmarket and in Mid Suffolk district. IP14 4LS is located in the Bacton 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 Woodward Avenue, Bacton, Stowmarket, IP14 4LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP14 4LR, IP14 4LP, IP14 4NN, IP14 4NX, IP14 4NT, IP14 4NY, IP14 4LT, IP14 4NR, IP14 4LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP14 4LS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 50.6% | 52.9% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 49.4% | 47.1% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 23.1% | 27.9% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 47.7% | -9.4% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 11.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 8% | 9.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 44.7% | 41.3% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 35.1% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 17.8% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 32.5% | 22.6% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 9% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 11.6% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 9% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 21.1% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 23.6% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 100% | 99.1% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 98.4% | 98.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 98.2% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.4% | 13.5% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodward Avenue was 12.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.3% lower than the Bacton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodward Avenue has the 8th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Bacton and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Woodward Avenue, Stowmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-06-06 | £295,892 |
| 27 Woodward Avenue, Stowmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2024-11-19 | £239,791 |
| 24 Woodward Avenue, Stowmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-09-02 | £219,485 |
| 7 Woodward Avenue, Stowmarket, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-03-15 | £319,913 |
| 29 Woodward Avenue, Stowmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2024-01-03 | £240,555 |
IP14 4LS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 4LS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 59 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacton Primary School Taylors Green , Bacton IP14 4LL | 2out of 4 | 350 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gislingham Church of England Primary School Broadfields Road , Gislingham IP23 8HX | 4out of 4 | 4,964 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Newton Church of England Primary School School Road , Old Newton IP14 4PJ | 3out of 4 | 5,449 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull Inn | Bull Inn, Church Road | 882 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Playing Fields (Closed) St. Marys Close | grass pitches | 332 yd |
| Bacton Community Primary School TAILORS GREEN | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| Bacton United '89 Yfc BRICKWALL FARM BRICKWALL FARM BROAD ROAD | grass pitches | 563 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.