Creeting Road is in Stowmarket and in Mid Suffolk district. IP14 5AU is located in the Stow Thorney 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 Creeting Road, Stowmarket, IP14 5AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP14 5AZ, IP14 5AJ, IP14 5AR, IP14 5AG, IP14 5AL, IP14 1PE, IP14 5AX, IP14 1EQ, IP14 5AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP14 5AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.5% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.5% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 36.8% | 39.3% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 43% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 12.4% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 52.4% | 49.2% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 36.9% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 11.5% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 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.
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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 11.9% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 12.7% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.5% | 21.7% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.4% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 20.5% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 22.1% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 98.1% | 94.2% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 95.1% | 93.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 92.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.9% | 37.2% | 16.7% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Creeting Road was 55.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.1% higher than the Chilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Creeting Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Chilton and the 64th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodville Creeting Road West, Stowmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2025-04-15 | £184,826 |
| 52 Creeting Road West, Stowmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,500 | 2025-03-20 | £199,503 |
| The Heathers Creeting Road West, Stowmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-09-06 | £204,802 |
| 44 Creeting Road West, Stowmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2023-08-11 | £200,867 |
| 4 Creeting Road West, Stowmarket, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-12-09 | £262,761 |
IP14 5AU 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 | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton Community Primary School Violet Hill Road , IP14 1NN | - not rated | 831 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Park Community Primary School Pintail Road , IP14 5FP | 2out of 4 | 948 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbot's Hall Community Primary School Danescourt Avenue , IP14 1QF | - not rated | 992 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Combs Ford Primary School Glemsford Road , IP14 2PN | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Ley Community Primary School Lowry Way , IP14 1UF | 3out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,506 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowupland High School Church Road , Stowupland IP14 4BQ | 2out of 4 | 2,169 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 | 376 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gable End Fen Lane , IP7 7NL | - not rated | 376 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap - Academy Suffolk Chilton Way , IP14 1SZ | 1out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finborough School The Hall , Great Finborough IP14 3EF | - not rated | 4,099 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PittaGyro | The Maltings, Station Road East | 241 yd | |
| Ela Turkish Restaurnat | Ela Turkish Restaurant, 36 Union Street West | 430 yd | |
| Crafty Cookie | 6-8 Bury Street, STOWMARKET | 467 yd | |
| Pallet | 7 Old Fox Yard, Ipswich Street | 515 yd | |
| Limetree Cafe | Lime Tree Cafe, 1 Buttermarket | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Wellington | 12 Stowupland Road, STOWMARKET | 161 yd | |
| The Pickerel Inn | 65 Stowupland Street, STOWMARKET | 242 yd | |
| Royal William | The Royal William, 53 Union Street East | 350 yd | |
| The Stag Tavern | Stag Tavern, 44-46 Bury Street | 467 yd | |
| Queens Head | The Queens Head, 1 Station Road West | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stow Fish Bar | 4A Regent Street, STOWMARKET | 302 yd | |
| Nabab Tandoori Ltd | 5 Station Road West, STOWMARKET | 416 yd | |
| Sultan Kebab | 39 Ipswich Street, STOWMARKET | 511 yd | |
| Golden Fried Chicken | 41 Ipswich Street, STOWMARKET | 511 yd | |
| BIGA NAPOLETANA PIZZERIA | Biga Napoletana Pizzeria, 63A Bury Street | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | Aldi Foodstore, Gipping Way | 446 yd | |
| Lidl Foodstore | 36 Bury Road, STOWMARKET | 816 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nrg Fitness Gym CREETING ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 61 yd |
| Bodywize UNION STREET EAST | health and fitness suite | 364 yd |
| St Peters Hall CHURCH WALK | 423 yd | |
| Stowmarket Middle School (Closed) Violet Hill Road | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Stowmarket Middle School (Closed) Walnut Tree Walk | 866 yd | |
| Stowmarket Lawn Tennis Club FINBOROUGH ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 925 yd |
| Greens Meadow Ground GREENS MEADOW GROUND GREENS MEADOW GROUND BURY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,081 yd |
| Stowmarket Middle School Pitches (Closed) Violet Hill Road | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.