Nuthatch Close is in Stowmarket and in Mid Suffolk district. IP14 5BF is located in the Stow Thorney electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury St Edmunds. This postcode has been in use since 2007-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nuthatch Close, Stowmarket, IP14 5BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP14 5BD, IP14 5WG, IP14 5GS, IP14 5BH, IP14 5GQ, IP14 5GW, IP14 5GX, IP14 5GF, IP14 5GP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP14 5BF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 49.1% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.9% | 0.6% | 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 | 34.8% | 37.3% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 46.2% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 13.7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90%) 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 | 59.1% | 56.3% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 33.7% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 7.4% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 7.8% | 10.8% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 9.6% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 14.4% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.7% | 23.6% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 35.6% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.6% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98% | 93.2% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 95.3% | 89.5% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 89.8% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nuthatch Close was 12.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.4% lower than the Chilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nuthatch Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Chilton and the 45th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nuthatch Close, Stowmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2025-08-29 | £234,412 |
| 33 Nuthatch Close, Stowmarket, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-06-06 | £135,723 |
| 5 Nuthatch Close, Stowmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2024-05-10 | £199,382 |
| 37 Nuthatch Close, Stowmarket, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-01-05 | £155,831 |
| 49 Nuthatch Close, Stowmarket, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,100 | 2023-08-23 | £144,180 |
IP14 5BF 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 | 149 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars Park Community Primary School Pintail Road , IP14 5FP | 2out of 4 | 516 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbot's Hall Community Primary School Danescourt Avenue , IP14 1QF | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilton Community Primary School Violet Hill Road , IP14 1NN | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Combs Ford Primary School Glemsford Road , IP14 2PN | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Lavenham Way , Combs IP14 2BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,836 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowmarket High School Onehouse Road , IP14 1QR | 2out of 4 | 2,007 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 | 801 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gable End Fen Lane , IP7 7NL | - not rated | 801 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap - Academy Suffolk Chilton Way , IP14 1SZ | 1out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finborough School The Hall , Great Finborough IP14 3EF | - not rated | 4,555 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's GB | Unit 2, Gipping Way | 629 yd | |
| PittaGyro | The Maltings, Station Road East | 679 yd | |
| Cabbages & Kings | 127 Ipswich Street, STOWMARKET | 786 yd | |
| Chinese Chequers | 59-63 Ipswich Street, STOWMARKET | 786 yd | |
| Passione D'Amore Limited | 2 Old Fox Yard, Ipswich Street | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Wellington | 12 Stowupland Road, STOWMARKET | 657 yd | |
| The Pickerel Inn | 65 Stowupland Street, STOWMARKET | 749 yd | |
| The Willow Tree | 101-103 Ipswich Street, STOWMARKET | 786 yd | |
| The Royal Oak, Stowmarket | The Royal Oak, Stowmarket Farrington leisure Ltd, 43 Ipswich Street | 816 yd | |
| Royal William | The Royal William, 53 Union Street East | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Inn | 97 Ipswich Street, STOWMARKET | 786 yd | |
| PIZZA TOWN | 93 Ipswich Street, STOWMARKET | 786 yd | |
| Stow Fish Bar | 4A Regent Street, STOWMARKET | 814 yd | |
| Sultan Kebab | 39 Ipswich Street, STOWMARKET | 854 yd | |
| Golden Fried Chicken | 41 Ipswich Street, STOWMARKET | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco Tesco Superstore, Gun Cotton Way | 941 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | Aldi Foodstore, Gipping Way | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nrg Fitness Gym CREETING ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| St Peters Hall CHURCH WALK | 803 yd | |
| Bodywize UNION STREET EAST | health and fitness suite | 869 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 | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| 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 | 34.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.