Gardeners Walk is in Elmswell, Bury St. Edmunds and in Mid Suffolk district. IP30 9ET is located in the Elmswell & Woolpit 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 Gardeners Walk, Elmswell, Bury St. Edmunds, IP30 9ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP30 9FB, IP30 9EJ, IP30 9FA, IP30 9EB, IP30 9FF, IP30 9EA, IP30 9BT, IP30 9EE, IP30 9DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP30 9ET, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 52.5% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 48% | 47.5% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 23.2% | 30.4% | 7.2% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 46.7% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 12% | 9.4% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 11.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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 | 41.6% | 41.6% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 38.4% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 14.1% | -5.6% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 33.3% | 22.1% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 13% | 5.0% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 13.8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 18.1% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 23.2% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| White | 99.1% | 98.4% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 94.2% | 95.7% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 93.9% | 95.7% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gardeners Walk was 30.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.0% lower than the Elmswell & Woolpit average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gardeners Walk has the 24th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Elmswell & Woolpit and the 145th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Gardeners Walk, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2025-10-13 | £510,000 |
| 29 Gardeners Walk, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2025-08-28 | £485,449 |
| 19 Gardeners Walk, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £412,500 | 2025-03-25 | £413,767 |
| 21 Gardeners Walk, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £472,500 | 2024-10-23 | £491,561 |
| 16 Gardeners Walk, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2023-10-02 | £509,559 |
IP30 9ET 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in IP30 9ET area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmswell Community Primary School Oxer Close , Elmswell IP30 9UE | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolpit Primary Academy Heath Road , Woolpit IP30 9RU | 2out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton CEVC Primary School School Close , Norton IP31 3LZ | 4out of 4 | 3,830 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawford's Church of England Primary School Green Road , Haughley IP14 3QZ | 3out of 4 | 4,650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy School Road , Rattlesden IP30 0SE | 3out of 4 | 5,300 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Coffee Shop | The Wesley, School Road | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmswell Fish and Chip Shop | Unit 2, Huis Building | 298 yd | |
| Elmswell Chinese Takeaway | Elmswell Chinese Takeaway. 1 Huis Building, School Road | 302 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackbourne Community Centre BLACKBOURNE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,047 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 | 76.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.2% |
| 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 | 41.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.