Avenue Approach, Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 6BA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP32 6BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.9%	51.2%	0.3%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	49.1%	48.8%	-0.3%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

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	27.5%	30.1%	2.6%	37.9%	-7.8%
Married: Opposite sex	55.4%	49.4%	-6.0%	44.2%	5.2%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1%	5.8%	4.8%	2.2%	3.6%
Divorced	9.1%	11.6%	2.5%	9.1%	2.5%
Widowed	6.3%	3.1%	-3.2%	6.1%	-3.0%

Health

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%	42.9%	-3.8%	48.4%	-5.5%
Good health	35.2%	41.6%	6.4%	33.6%	8.0%
Fair health	15.5%	12.5%	-3.0%	12.7%	-0.2%
Bad health	2.7%	2.6%	-0.1%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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	15%	12.7%	-2.3%	18.2%	-5.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.6%	13.1%	-1.5%	9.6%	3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.7%	14.7%	-1.0%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	7.3%	3.1%	5.3%	2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.6%	14.7%	0.1%	16.9%	-2.2%
Degree or Similar	29.6%	32.8%	3.2%	33.8%	-1.0%
Other	6.3%	4.6%	-1.7%	2.8%	1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Indian	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	96.7%	98.3%	1.6%	81.4%	16.9%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.7% 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	91.8%	91.7%	-0.1%	83.2%	8.5%
European Union	4.2%	2.6%	-1.6%	6.1%	-3.5%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	0.3%	-1.2%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	5.3%	4.4%	1.3%	4.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.9%	91.7%	0.8%	83.2%	8.5%
10+ Years	1.2%	4.3%	3.1%	9.8%	-5.5%
5-10 Years	1.8%	0.7%	-1.1%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	1.2%	1.7%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	4.8%	1.7%	-3.1%	1.9%	-0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.3%	76.7%	1.6%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Italy	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Lithuania	1%	0.3%	0.7%
North America and the Caribbean	3.3%	0.3%	3.0%
No passport held	15.1%	13.5%	1.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.9%	37.2%	2.7%
Christian	54.5%	46.2%	8.3%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Avenue Approach Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avenue Approach was 55.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.3% lower than the Abbeygate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Avenue Approach has the 31st highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Abbeygate and the 200th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,800

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in IP32 6BA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Avenue Approach are based on 64 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for St Edmundsbury.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Avenue Approach, Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 6BA

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP32 6BA

Average Price
£358,822

Semi-Detached
£328,187

Terraced
£335,091

Detached
£666,324

Flats/Maisonettes
£158,004

Other
£312,892

Estimated Average Property Prices for Avenue Approach

Average Price
£345,896

Semi-Detached
£333,089

Terraced
£355,746

Detached
£469,961

Flats/Maisonettes
£152,130

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Avenue ApproachStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
62 Avenue Approach, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2025-08-22	£453,122
18 Avenue Approach, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£327,500	2025-06-12	£340,640
29 Avenue Approach, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£275,000	2024-10-25	£284,570
34 Avenue Approach, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£297,500	2024-05-31	£309,755
Green Rigg Avenue Approach, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2024-02-28	£413,223

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP32 6BA

Employment

IP32 6BA 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	90
Retired	63
Part-Time Employee	44
Self-Employed	24
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	5

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Human health and social work activities	23
Education	20
Construction	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Information and communication	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Transport and storage	8
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tollgate Primary School Tollgate Lane , IP32 6DG	3out of 4	338 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Grove Road , IP33 3BJ	3out of 4	1,077 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Howard Community Academy Beard Road , IP32 6SA	1out of 4	1,318 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sexton's Manor Community Primary School Greene Road , IP33 3HG	3out of 4	1,974 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School Bridewell Lane , IP33 1RE	3out of 4	2,082 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Benedict's Catholic School Beetons Way , IP32 6RH	3out of 4	478 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bury St Edmunds County Upper School Beetons Way , IP32 6RF	1out of 4	505 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VI Church of England Voluntary Controlled Upper School Grove Road , IP33 3BH	3out of 4	945 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sybil Andrews Academy Rougham Tower Avenue , IP32 7QB	2out of 4	4,109 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westley Middle School Oliver Road , IP33 3JB	3out of 4	2,384 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Horringer Court Middle School Glastonbury Road , IP33 2EX	3out of 4	3,144 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Suffolk College Out Risbygate , IP33 3RL	- not rated	1,255 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Abbeygate Sixth Form College Beetons Way , IP33 3YU	- not rated	1,357 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No		More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Albany Beard Road , IP32 6SA	3out of 4	1,167 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Priory School Mount Road , IP32 7BH	4out of 4	1,891 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Learning Support, Western Area Education Office New Shire Hall , Raingate Street IP33 2AR	- not rated	2,334 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
First Base Bury St Edmunds Airfield Road , IP32 7PJ	4out of 4	3,531 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	No	Mixed	More About School
South Lee School Nowton Road , IP33 2BT	- not rated	3,743 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
MFG Greggs Tollgate	Tollgate Service Station, Tollgate Lane	342 yd
Costa Coffee	Tesco Stores Ltd, St Saviours Interchange Junction 43	594 yd
Bakes and Bites	6 Lake Avenue, Bury St Edmunds	697 yd
The Pizzashed	The Brewshed, 1 Tayfen Road	775 yd
Community Hub Cafe	New Bury Community Centre, 1 Charles Place	800 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Tollgate	142 Fornham Road, Bury St Edmunds	368 yd
The Greengage	Tollgate Lane, Bury St Edmunds	560 yd
The Bushel	The Bushell, 28-29 St Johns Street	1,092 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chick King	2 Station Hill, Bury St Edmunds	690 yd
Niko's Grill	1 South Parade, Lake Avenue	827 yd
Lake Avenue Chip Shop	8 South Parade, Lake Avenue	827 yd
The Golden Valley	2 South Parade, Lake Avenue	827 yd
Golden Valley	The Golden Valley 2 South Parade, Lake Avenue	849 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, St Saviours Interchange Junction 43		594 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fitta Bodies Gymnasium HILLTOP HOUSE HILLTOP HOUSE THINGOE HILL	health and fitness suite	359 yd
Tollgate Primary School TOLLGATE LANE	grass pitches	411 yd
St Benedict'S Catholic School BEETONS WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	587 yd
County Upper School BEETONS WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	612 yd
Fitness First Health Club (Bury St Edmunds) (Closed) Station Hill	health and fitness suite	781 yd
Tollgate Playing Field NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE	grass pitches	814 yd
King Edward Vi School GROVE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	922 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	92.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	92.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	92.3%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	34.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	33.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	50.95 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	50.95 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.