Church Road is in Bacton, Stowmarket and in Mid Suffolk district. IP14 4LW 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 Church Road, Bacton, Stowmarket, IP14 4LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP14 4JY, IP14 4LN, IP14 4NY, IP14 4LL, IP14 4NX, IP14 4LS, IP14 4LR, IP14 4LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP14 4LW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 53.4% | 53.6% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 46.6% | 46.4% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 4LW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.8% 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 | 16.3% | 15.7% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -22.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.8% | 64.8% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 20.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 6% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 12.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
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 | 43.9% | 46.8% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 37.2% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 12.4% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 3.2% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 25.8% | 13.4% | -12.4% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 12% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 13.4% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 17.1% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 33.8% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.2% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.1% | 98% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 96% 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% | 96% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 96% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 62.4% | 46.2% | 16.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Road was 47.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.6% higher than the Bacton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Bacton and the 82nd highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prettys House Church Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £697,000 | 2023-02-10 | £693,462 |
| Willowbrook Cottage Church Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2023-02-01 | £492,487 |
| The Oaks Church Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2021-06-28 | £654,839 |
| Beech House Church Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £617,500 | 2021-04-15 | £693,979 |
| Prettys House Church Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2017-09-26 | £705,882 |
IP14 4LW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in IP14 4LW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacton Primary School Taylors Green , Bacton IP14 4LL | 2out of 4 | 111 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gislingham Church of England Primary School Broadfields Road , Gislingham IP23 8HX | 4out of 4 | 5,180 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Newton Church of England Primary School School Road , Old Newton IP14 4PJ | 3out of 4 | 5,366 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 | 600 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bacton Community Primary School TAILORS GREEN | grass pitches | 191 yd |
| St Marys Playing Fields (Closed) St. Marys Close | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Bacton United '89 Yfc BRICKWALL FARM BRICKWALL FARM BROAD ROAD | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Bacton Community Middle School (Closed) Wyverstone Road | grass pitches | 871 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 | 53.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.21 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.