Ashfield Road is in Elmswell, Bury St. Edmunds and in Mid Suffolk district. IP30 9HG 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 Ashfield Road, Elmswell, Bury St. Edmunds, IP30 9HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP30 9GB, IP30 9GY, IP30 9GH, IP30 9UH, IP30 9NP, IP30 9HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP30 9HG 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 | 51.7% | 50.2% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.8% | 1.5% | 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 | 30.3% | 36.1% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 47.1% | -7.2% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8.8% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.9%) 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 | 56.6% | 61.2% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 12.8% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 29.7% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 7.6% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 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.
In the area around IP30 9HG this area, 7.7% 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 | 9.6% | 7.7% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 9.1% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 13.9% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 20.8% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.4% | 42.6% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 8.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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 | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 95.5% | 95.8% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 94.9% | 93.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 93.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.2% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashfield Road was 37.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.1% lower than the Elmswell & Woolpit average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashfield Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Elmswell & Woolpit and the 116th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.9%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivanhoe Ashfield Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £229,000 | 2024-03-15 | £251,529 |
| 9 Ashfield Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-12-18 | £311,465 |
| 14 Ashfield Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-11-01 | £277,735 |
| The Nook Ashfield Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2022-08-12 | £270,023 |
| The Gables Ashfield Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-08-12 | £404,509 |
IP30 9HG 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 | 226 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 57 |
| Education | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Other | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmswell Community Primary School Oxer Close , Elmswell IP30 9UE | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolpit Primary Academy Heath Road , Woolpit IP30 9RU | 2out of 4 | 2,818 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton CEVC Primary School School Close , Norton IP31 3LZ | 4out of 4 | 3,904 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawford's Church of England Primary School Green Road , Haughley IP14 3QZ | 3out of 4 | 4,455 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 | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmswell Fish and Chip Shop | Unit 2, Huis Building | 747 yd | |
| Elmswell Chinese Takeaway | Elmswell Chinese Takeaway. 1 Huis Building, School Road | 752 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackbourne Community Centre BLACKBOURNE ROAD | grass pitches | 218 yd |
| Elmswell Playing Fields THE BARN THE BARN GROVE LANE | grass pitches | 850 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 | 58.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 58.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 58.0% |
| 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 | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.