Stow Road is in Ixworth, Bury St. Edmunds and in St Edmundsbury district. IP31 2JB is located in the Ixworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stow Road, Ixworth, Bury St. Edmunds, IP31 2JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP31 2UL, IP31 2JA, IP31 2HZ, IP31 2EN, IP31 2JW, IP31 2UJ, IP31 2UN, IP31 2UQ, IP31 2JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP31 2JB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 25.1% | 33.9% | 8.8% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 45.8% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 14% | 8.7% | -5.3% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 9.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 | 46.7% | 46.1% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 37.8% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 11.7% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.5% | 18.3% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 10.4% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 22.3% | 6.3% | 13.4% | 8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 10.1% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 15.1% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 21.2% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.5% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.7% | 96.7% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 97.5% | 96.1% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 96.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.7% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stow Road was 45.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.6% higher than the Bardwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stow Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Bardwell and the 252nd highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.2%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Paddocks Stow Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-01-11 | £281,368 |
| Glenborrodale Stow Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2021-09-30 | £536,956 |
| September House Stow Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2021-09-17 | £569,831 |
| Gibbons Stow Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £572,000 | 2020-11-09 | £640,535 |
| September House Stow Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2018-09-06 | £617,897 |
IP31 2JB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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.
IP31 2JB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ixworth Church of England Primary School Crown Lane , Ixworth IP31 2EL | 1out of 4 | 420 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bardwell Church of England Primary School School Lane , Bardwell IP31 1AD | 2out of 4 | 4,156 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanton Community Primary School Upthorpe Road , Stanton IP31 2AW | 3out of 4 | 5,238 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Honington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Malting Row , Honington IP31 1RE | 3out of 4 | 5,272 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton CEVC Primary School School Close , Norton IP31 3LZ | 4out of 4 | 5,442 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set Ixworth School Walsham Road , IP31 2HS | 2out of 4 | 904 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurston Community College Norton Road , Thurston IP31 3PB | 3out of 4 | 5,283 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| World of Play Ixworth LTD | 17 High Street, Ixworth | 370 yd | |
| on the hill | On The Hill, 21 High Street | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pykkerell | The Pykkerell. The Pykkerell, 38 High Street | 394 yd | |
| The Greyhound | The Greyhound Inn, 49 High Street | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ixworth Chinese Takeaway | 44 High Street, Ixworth | 454 yd | |
| Le Pozi | Ixworth Fish Bar Ltd, Thetford Road | 651 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jiggens Memorial Playing Field HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 330 yd |
| Ixworth Middle School (Closed) Walsham Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 839 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 56.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.88 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.88 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.