Derwent Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 6JW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP32 6JW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.7% of the population 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	55.6%	57.7%	2.1%	51.0%	6.7%
Male	44.4%	42.3%	-2.1%	49.0%	-6.7%

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	30.7%	39.6%	8.9%	37.9%	1.7%
Married: Opposite sex	39.2%	29.7%	-9.5%	44.2%	-14.5%
Separated	2.8%	4.5%	1.7%	2.2%	2.3%
Divorced	10.4%	15.3%	4.9%	9.1%	6.2%
Widowed	17%	10.9%	-6.1%	6.1%	4.8%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	38.8%	37.3%	-1.5%	48.4%	-11.1%
Good health	29.9%	30.7%	0.8%	33.6%	-2.9%
Fair health	23.9%	20.7%	-3.2%	12.7%	8.0%
Bad health	6%	8.3%	2.3%	4.0%	4.3%
Very bad health	1.5%	2.9%	1.4%	1.2%	1.7%

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.

In the area around IP32 6JW this area, 32.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	41.5%	32.7%	-8.8%	18.2%	14.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16%	12.9%	-3.1%	9.6%	3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.7%	16.3%	2.6%	13.4%	2.9%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	6.9%	3.1%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.1%	8.4%	2.3%	16.9%	-8.5%
Degree or Similar	11.3%	18.3%	7.0%	33.8%	-15.5%
Other	7.5%	4.5%	-3.0%	2.8%	1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	2.1%	2.1%	1.6%	0.5%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.5%	1.3%	-0.2%	0.9%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	96.6%	95%	-1.6%	81.4%	13.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.9%	84.3%	-11.6%	83.2%	1.1%
European Union	3.7%	11.6%	7.9%	6.1%	5.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	2.5%	2.1%	5.6%	-3.1%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.5%	85.4%	-10.1%	83.2%	2.2%
10+ Years	0%	5.4%	5.4%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	2.2%	2.9%	0.7%	2.9%	0.0%
2-5 Years	0.7%	4.2%	3.5%	2.2%	2.0%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	2.1%	0.6%	1.9%	0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	62.2%	76.7%	-14.5%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Lithuania	5%	0.3%	4.7%
Romania	5.4%	0.9%	4.5%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
South-East Asia	2.1%	0.2%	1.9%
No passport held	24.5%	13.5%	11.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.5%	37.2%	9.3%
Christian	47.3%	46.2%	1.1%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Derwent Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Derwent Road was 73.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.2% higher than the St Olaves average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Derwent Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in St Olaves and the 146th highest crime rate of 588 local areas in West Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.0%.

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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,800

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in IP32 6JW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Derwent Road are based on 1 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 Derwent Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 6JW

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP32 6JW

Average Price
£160,134

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£202,800

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£138,800

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Derwent Road

Average Price
£203,011

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£203,011

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Derwent Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Derwent Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£152,000	2021-10-25	£147,159
28 Derwent Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£100,000	2015-01-30	£122,746
32 Derwent Road, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£41,995	1998-09-25	£203,011

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP32 6JW

Employment

IP32 6JW 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in IP32 6JW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	61
Full-Time Employee	50
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	15
Looking after home or family	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Other	10
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	6

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Human health and social work activities	18
Transport and storage	13
Education	10
Administrative and support service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Construction	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	510 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tollgate Primary School Tollgate Lane , IP32 6DG	- not rated	510 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Alban's Catholic First School Beard Road , IP32 6SA	- not rated	563 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Howard Community Academy Beard Road , IP32 6SA	- not rated	771 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Howard Community Primary School Beard Road , IP32 6SA	- not rated	771 yd	Community school	Yes	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	- not rated	634 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic School Beetons Way , IP32 6RH	3out of 4	634 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bury St Edmunds County High School Beetons Way , IP32 6RF	3out of 4	826 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bury St Edmunds County Upper School Beetons Way , IP32 6RF	- not rated	826 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VI CEVC School Grove Road , IP33 3BH	3out of 4	1,533 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Howard Middle School Beard Road , IP32 6SA	- not rated	712 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Westley Middle School Oliver Road , IP33 3JB	- not rated	2,399 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Westley Middle School Oliver Road , IP33 3JB	- not rated	2,399 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Louis Catholic Middle School St Andrew's Street South , IP33 3PH	- not rated	2,601 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St James CofE VA Middle School Vinefields , IP33 1YB	- not rated	2,892 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	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	1,720 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Abbeygate Sixth Form College Beetons Way , IP33 3YU	- not rated	1,805 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	- not rated	582 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Albany PRU Beard Road , IP32 6SA	- not rated	582 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Albany Brooklands Close , IP33 3JX	1out of 4	755 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Priory School Mount Road , IP32 7BH	- not rated	2,726 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Priory School Mount Road , IP32 7BH	4out of 4	2,726 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Clara's	6 South Parade, Lake Avenue	229 yd
Bakes and Bites	6 Lake Avenue, Bury St Edmunds	317 yd
Dine Contract CAtering	Dine Contract Catering Mizkan Euro Ltd, Mildenhall Road	596 yd
Curve Motion Ltd	Units 6 To 9, The Lark Valley Trade Park	666 yd
Jesse's Kitchen	3 St Olaves Precinct, Bury St Edmunds	669 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Greengage	Tollgate Lane, Bury St Edmunds		542 yd
The Tollgate	142 Fornham Road, Bury St Edmunds		860 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Valley	The Golden Valley 2 South Parade, Lake Avenue	211 yd
Niko's Grill	1 South Parade, Lake Avenue	224 yd
Lake Avenue Chip Shop	8 South Parade, Lake Avenue	224 yd
The Golden Valley	2 South Parade, Lake Avenue	224 yd
Double Dragon	12 St Olaves Precinct, Bury St Edmunds	693 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Tollgate Playing Field NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE	grass pitches	507 yd
Tollgate Primary School TOLLGATE LANE	grass pitches	558 yd
St Benedict'S Catholic School BEETONS WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	675 yd
Howards Primary School BEARD ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	769 yd
Howard Middle School (Closed) Beard Road	grass pitches	793 yd
County Upper School BEETONS WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	831 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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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	50.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	51.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	68.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	68.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	18.48 Mbit/s

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