Tan Office Lane is in Chevington, Bury St. Edmunds and in St Edmundsbury district. IP29 5QZ is located in the Chedburgh & Chevington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tan Office Lane, Chevington, Bury St. Edmunds, IP29 5QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP29 5RW, IP29 5QY, IP29 5RN, IP29 5QX, IP29 5QU, IP29 5QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP29 5QZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.2% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.8% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 28.5% | 27% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 50.8% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 11.3% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 5.5% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 49.3% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 35.3% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 12.3% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 15.5% | 14.7% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 11.9% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 16.7% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.1% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 36.1% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 97.6% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 94.4% | 95.5% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 95.5% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tan Office Lane was 6.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.8% lower than the Barrow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tan Office Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Barrow and the 21st lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Tan Office Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2022-02-15 | £238,115 |
| 4 Tan Office Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2021-02-26 | £212,418 |
| Cresta Tan Office Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2015-09-18 | £698,276 |
| Cresta Tan Office Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2013-12-10 | £375,101 |
| 4 Tan Office Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2011-11-14 | £268,579 |
IP29 5QZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
IP29 5QZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound | 2 Chedburgh Road, Chevington | 308 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chedburgh Playing Field CHEVINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,002 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 | 90.9% |
| 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 | 9.1% |
| Median download speed | 26.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 27.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 38.28 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 38.28 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 5.88 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.