Baileypool is in Pakenham, Bury St Edmunds and in St Edmundsbury district. IP31 2LY 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 Baileypool, Pakenham, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 2LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP31 2LY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 49.2% | 53.7% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 50.8% | 46.3% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IP31 2LY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24% | 20.9% | -3.1% | 37.9% | -17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 59.1% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 14.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 11.3% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 4.8% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) 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 | 42.8% | 46.3% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 39% | 40% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 10.7% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.1% | 12.7% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 9.2% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 13.5% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.4% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 17.5% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 35.8% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.7% | 96% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 93.9% | 94.4% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 93.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Baileypool was 53.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.6% higher than the Bardwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Baileypool has the 7th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Bardwell and the 207th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Baileypool House Baileypool, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2015-04-22 | £398,284 |
| 2 Baileypool House Baileypool, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2005-11-04 | £346,881 |
IP31 2LY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 2LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 IP31 2LY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,388 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton CEVC Primary School School Close , Norton IP31 3LZ | 4out of 4 | 4,271 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurston Church of England Primary Academy Pond Field Road , Thurston IP31 3RY | 3out of 4 | 4,701 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bardwell Church of England Primary School School Lane , Bardwell IP31 1AD | 2out of 4 | 5,077 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,747 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurston Community College Norton Road , Thurston IP31 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,585 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 50.0% |
| Median download speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.