Sandy Lane is in Barningham, Bury St. Edmunds and in St Edmundsbury district. IP31 1BX is located in the Barningham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandy Lane, Barningham, Bury St. Edmunds, IP31 1BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP31 1EF, IP31 1BU, IP31 1FB, IP31 1BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP31 1BX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 49.8% | 53.2% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 46.8% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 | 32.6% | 35.7% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 49% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 8% | 4.9% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 8% | 6.6% | -1.4% | 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 | 51.5% | 45.5% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 33.2% | 5.1% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 15.8% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 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.
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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.8% | 24.5% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 12.2% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 19.6% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 12.9% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 22% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.7% | 98.7% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 96% | 92.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 93% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.2% | 76.7% | -16.5% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 35.3% | 13.5% | 21.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandy Lane was 60.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 113.9% higher than the Bardwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandy Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Bardwell and the 182nd highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 400.0%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowans Sandy Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2023-07-07 | £603,695 |
| Stanton House Sandy Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2022-08-22 | £478,599 |
| The Bungalow Sandy Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-03-09 | £416,096 |
| Oakleigh Sandy Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-09-06 | £234,499 |
| Westwood Sandy Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2019-08-09 | £372,057 |
IP31 1BX 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Church Road , Barningham IP31 1DD | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Thelnetham Road , Hopton IP22 2QY | 3out of 4 | 3,327 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanton Community Primary School Upthorpe Road , Stanton IP31 2AW | 3out of 4 | 4,298 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bardwell Church of England Primary School School Lane , Bardwell IP31 1AD | 2out of 4 | 4,770 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riddlesworth Hall School Hall Lane , IP22 2TA | - not rated | 4,503 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal George | Church Road, Barningham | 451 yd | |
| The Mill Inn | Bury Road, Market Weston | 899 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 | 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% |
| Median download speed | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.