Palmer Street is in Walsham Le Willows, Bury St. Edmunds and in Mid Suffolk district. IP31 3DA is located in the Walsham-le-Willows 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 Palmer Street, Walsham Le Willows, Bury St. Edmunds, IP31 3DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP31 3DF, IP31 3DB, IP31 3BP, IP31 3AF, IP31 3AY, IP31 3AE, IP31 3FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP31 3DA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.8% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.2% | 1.9% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of IP31 3DA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% 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 | 27.9% | 28.6% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 52% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 10.4% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 6.7% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 47.7% | 42.8% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 34.9% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 15.2% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 28.8% | 23.9% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 13.2% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13.2% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 15.8% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 26.8% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 8.4% | 1.5% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99% | 97.4% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 95.5% | 97.1% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 96.5% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 28.8% | 13.5% | 15.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Palmer Street was 8.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.2% lower than the Bacton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Palmer Street has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Bacton and the 25th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan House Palmer Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-12-05 | £465,527 |
| 28 Palmer Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-04-08 | £257,455 |
| 27 Palmer Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-09-20 | £299,176 |
| 28 Palmer Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2017-08-14 | £249,995 |
| 1 Plantation Cottage Palmer Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2014-02-14 | £436,445 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Wattisfield Road , Walsham-le-Willows IP31 3BD | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanton Community Primary School Upthorpe Road , Stanton IP31 2AW | 3out of 4 | 4,708 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Boar | The Blue Boar. The Blue Boar, The Street | 907 yd | |
| Six Bells Inn | Six Bells Inn. Six Bells Inn, Summer Road | 979 yd | |
| Walsham le Willows Sports Club | Sports Pavilion, Summer Road | 1,090 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 67.32 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 67.32 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.