Buzzard Rise is in Stowmarket and in Mid Suffolk district. IP14 5JE is located in the Stow Thorney electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury St Edmunds. This postcode has been in use since 2011-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buzzard Rise, Stowmarket, IP14 5JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP14 5BX, IP14 5JF, IP14 5BS, IP14 5BY, IP14 5BB, IP14 5WE, IP14 5GE, IP14 5DH, IP14 5BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP14 5JE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 46.6% | 48.1% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 53.4% | 51.9% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around IP14 5JE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.1% | 51.2% | 26.1% | 37.9% | 13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 30.4% | -28.1% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10.6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 57.4% | 56.3% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 33.1% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 8.7% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around IP14 5JE this area, 7.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 7.2% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 14% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 18.4% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 23.7% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 31.9% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.6% | 91% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
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 | 93.2% | 92.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 92.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.2% | 37.2% | 25.0% |
| Christian | 29.8% | 46.2% | -16.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buzzard Rise was 28.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.9% lower than the Chilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buzzard Rise has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Chilton and the 157th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Buzzard Rise, Stowmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-10-14 | £225,000 |
| 8 Buzzard Rise, Stowmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-07-24 | £234,046 |
| 30 Buzzard Rise, Stowmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-02-11 | £214,148 |
| 24 Buzzard Rise, Stowmarket, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2025-02-06 | £342,676 |
| 18 Buzzard Rise, Stowmarket, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-12-16 | £249,936 |
IP14 5JE 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 | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Combs Ford Primary School Glemsford Road , IP14 2PN | - not rated | 1,655 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freeman Community Primary School Church Road , Stowupland IP14 4BQ | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Lavenham Way , Combs IP14 2BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbot's Hall Community Primary School Danescourt Avenue , IP14 1QF | - not rated | 2,137 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 | 1,470 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowmarket High School Onehouse Road , IP14 1QR | 2out of 4 | 2,955 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 | 1,733 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gable End Fen Lane , IP7 7NL | - not rated | 1,733 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap - Academy Suffolk Chilton Way , IP14 1SZ | 1out of 4 | 3,286 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finborough School The Hall , Great Finborough IP14 3EF | - not rated | 5,444 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa @ Tesco | Costa, Tesco Superstore | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco Tesco Superstore, Gun Cotton Way | 321 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 | 89.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| 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 | 54.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.