Smithy Close is in Rougham, Bury St. Edmunds and in St Edmundsbury district. IP30 9LA is located in the Rougham 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 Smithy Close, Rougham, Bury St. Edmunds, IP30 9LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP30 9LB, IP30 9LD, IP30 9LL, IP30 9NJ, IP30 9LJ, IP30 9LH, IP30 9LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP30 9LA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.5% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.5% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 31% | 32.1% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 50% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 10.7% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 49.5% | 49.9% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 31.1% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 15.8% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.2% | 22.5% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 14.4% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 12.4% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.2% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 20.6% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 20.3% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.6% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.7% | 97.9% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 96.8% | 96.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 96% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Smithy Close was 101.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.0% higher than the St Olaves average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Smithy Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in St Olaves and the 87th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.3%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Smithy Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-02-14 | £350,531 |
| 18 Smithy Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-12-18 | £313,258 |
| 1 Smithy Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2020-09-25 | £309,785 |
| 10A Smithy Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2018-06-01 | £384,124 |
| 10A Smithy Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2016-11-18 | £120,200 |
IP30 9LA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougham Church of England Primary School Church Road , Rougham IP30 9JJ | 1out of 4 | 696 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurston Church of England Primary Academy Pond Field Road , Thurston IP31 3RY | 3out of 4 | 3,730 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbots Green Primary Academy Airfield Road , IP32 7PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,683 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School Stanningfield Road , Great Whelnetham IP30 0UA | - not rated | 4,790 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sebert Wood Community Primary School Sebert Road , IP32 7EG | 4out of 4 | 5,214 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurston Community College Norton Road , Thurston IP31 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,969 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sybil Andrews Academy Rougham Tower Avenue , IP32 7QB | 2out of 4 | 4,085 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Base Bury St Edmunds Airfield Road , IP32 7PJ | 4out of 4 | 4,684 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Arms | 1 Kingshall Street, Rougham | 208 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rougham Sports Hall ROUGHAM SPORTS HALL ROUGHAM SPORTS HALL ALMSHOUSE ROAD | 735 yd | |
| Rougham Playing Field KIRKVILLE KIRKVILLE ALMSHOUSE ROAD | grass pitches | 737 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 | 78.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 78.4% |
| 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 | 77.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.