Watsons Way is in Barrow, Bury St Edmunds and in St Edmundsbury district. IP29 5BQ is located in the Barrow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 2014-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Watsons Way, Barrow, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP29 5AA, IP29 5DG, IP29 5AN, IP29 5AB, IP29 5DF, IP29 5DP, IP29 5DT, IP29 5DJ, IP29 5AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP29 5BQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 49.6% | 49.8% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.2% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 IP29 5BQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% 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 | 25.8% | 26.1% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 52% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10.8% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 46% | 45.2% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 37% | 35% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 14.7% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 24.7% | 17.7% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 8.7% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 12.3% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 18.9% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 32.6% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 99.4% | 97.1% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 95.3% | 91.5% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 91.5% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watsons Way was 55.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.4% higher than the Barrow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Watsons Way has the 4th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Barrow and the 199th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.4%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Watsons Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2025-03-24 | £209,803 |
| 23 Watsons Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2024-07-19 | £295,586 |
| 2 Watsons Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2023-10-02 | £308,885 |
| 22 Watsons Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £166,250 | 2023-02-03 | £164,742 |
| 19 Watsons Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £193,333 | 2022-02-11 | £201,962 |
IP29 5BQ 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Colethorpe Lane , Barrow IP29 5AU | 4out of 4 | 502 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Aylmer Close , Risby IP28 6RT | 4out of 4 | 4,723 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookes UK Flempton Road , Risby IP28 6QJ | - not rated | 4,928 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Weeping Willow | Weeping Willow, 39 Bury Road | 155 yd | |
| The Three Horseshoes | Three Horseshoes, 17 The Street | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow Fish and Kebab | Unit D, Brittons Road | 280 yd | |
| Royal Kebabs & Burger | 65 Simpson Way, Barrow | 567 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow Playing Field The Street | grass pitches | 327 yd |
| Barrow Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 632 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 | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 26 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 2.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.