Lower Road is in Rattlesden, Bury St. Edmunds and in Mid Suffolk district. IP30 0RJ is located in the Rattlesden 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 Lower Road, Rattlesden, Bury St. Edmunds, IP30 0RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP30 0RH, IP30 0RG, IP30 0RL, IP30 0RQ, IP30 0RF, IP30 0RD, IP30 0SA, IP30 0RT, IP30 0SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP30 0RJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.3% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.7% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 26% | 33% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 48.4% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.2% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.2% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 6.6% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.4% | 41.2% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 41.2% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 14% | 13.1% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 23.8% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 11.4% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 13.2% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 19.8% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 24.9% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.1% | 97.6% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 97.8% | 93.5% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 93.2% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.5% | 37.2% | 15.3% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Road was 34.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.2% lower than the Elmswell & Woolpit average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lower Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Elmswell & Woolpit and the 128th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.2%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daffodils Lower Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, a newly built property | £315,000 | 2022-05-06 | £321,556 |
| Snowdrops Lower Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £305,000 | 2021-09-30 | £342,523 |
| Allerton House Lower Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2019-03-08 | £456,042 |
| Brewers Arms Lower Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2018-07-31 | £209,238 |
| Institute House Lower Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2009-07-16 | £871,954 |
IP30 0RJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
IP30 0RJ 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 | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy School Road , Rattlesden IP30 0SE | 3out of 4 | 171 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolpit Primary Academy Heath Road , Woolpit IP30 9RU | 2out of 4 | 3,491 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School High Road , Great Finborough IP14 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 4,170 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmswell Community Primary School Oxer Close , Elmswell IP30 9UE | 3out of 4 | 5,461 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finborough School The Hall , Great Finborough IP14 3EF | - not rated | 4,248 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Centre Academy East Anglia Church Road , Brettenham IP7 7QR | - not rated | 5,268 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brewers | The Brewers Arms, Lower Road | 2 yd | |
| The Five Bells | The Five Bells. The Five Bells, High Street | 107 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rattlesden Playing Field Rattlesden Community Pavilion Rattlesden Community Pavilion BIRDS GREEN | grass pitches | 313 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 | 66.7% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.