Anselm Avenue is in Bury St. Edmunds and in St Edmundsbury district. IP32 6JZ is located in the Tollgate 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 Anselm Avenue, Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 6JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP32 6HP, IP32 6HW, IP32 6JY, IP32 6LA, IP32 6JS, IP32 6HX, IP32 6JR, IP32 6HD, IP32 6HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP32 6JZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 47.3% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 50.9% | 52.7% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around IP32 6JZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.6% | 45.5% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 36.2% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 12.8% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 4.3% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 49.4% | 43.3% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 39.2% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 12.5% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.9% | 26.9% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 13.2% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 18.4% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 15% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 20.1% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.4% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.4% | 90.1% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 83.6% 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 | 90.5% | 83.6% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 9.3% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 83.3% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 9.5% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.3% | 76.7% | -17.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 28% | 13.5% | 14.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.4% | 37.2% | 23.2% |
| Christian | 33.6% | 46.2% | -12.6% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anselm Avenue was 92.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.5% higher than the St Olaves average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anselm Avenue has the 13th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in St Olaves and the 105th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.2%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Anselm Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2012-12-18 | £140,977 |
| 31 Anselm Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2006-01-06 | £148,993 |
| 47 Anselm Avenue, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,995 | 2005-04-04 | £181,575 |
| 47 Anselm Avenue, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2004-11-08 | £89,038 |
| 31 Anselm Avenue, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2001-12-17 | £169,153 |
IP32 6JZ 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 | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tollgate Primary School Tollgate Lane , IP32 6DG | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Community Academy Beard Road , IP32 6SA | 1out of 4 | 915 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 | 1,781 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sexton's Manor Community Primary School Greene Road , IP33 3HG | 3out of 4 | 2,139 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School Bridewell Lane , IP33 1RE | 3out of 4 | 2,965 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Benedict's Catholic School Beetons Way , IP32 6RH | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury St Edmunds County Upper School Beetons Way , IP32 6RF | 1out of 4 | 971 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 | 1,671 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sybil Andrews Academy Rougham Tower Avenue , IP32 7QB | 2out of 4 | 4,892 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westley Middle School Oliver Road , IP33 3JB | 3out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horringer Court Middle School Glastonbury Road , IP33 2EX | 3out of 4 | 3,670 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Suffolk College Out Risbygate , IP33 3RL | - not rated | 1,874 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeygate Sixth Form College Beetons Way , IP33 3YU | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Albany Beard Road , IP32 6SA | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Mount Road , IP32 7BH | 4out of 4 | 2,769 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 | 3,237 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base Bury St Edmunds Airfield Road , IP32 7PJ | 4out of 4 | 4,300 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Lee School Nowton Road , IP33 2BT | - not rated | 4,637 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara's | 6 South Parade, Lake Avenue | 101 yd | |
| Bakes and Bites | 6 Lake Avenue, Bury St Edmunds | 214 yd | |
| Dine Contract CAtering | Dine Contract Catering Mizkan Euro Ltd, Mildenhall Road | 391 yd | |
| Curve Motion Ltd | Units 6 To 9, The Lark Valley Trade Park | 553 yd | |
| Krazy Horse | 3 Lamdin Road, Bury St Edmunds | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greengage | Tollgate Lane, Bury St Edmunds | 621 yd | |
| The Tollgate | 142 Fornham Road, Bury St Edmunds | 717 yd | |
| The Woolpack | The Street, Fornham St Martin | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley | The Golden Valley 2 South Parade, Lake Avenue | 75 yd | |
| Niko's Grill | 1 South Parade, Lake Avenue | 91 yd | |
| Lake Avenue Chip Shop | 8 South Parade, Lake Avenue | 91 yd | |
| The Golden Valley | 2 South Parade, Lake Avenue | 91 yd | |
| Double Dragon | 12 St Olaves Precinct, Bury St Edmunds | 908 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tollgate Primary School TOLLGATE LANE | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| Tollgate Playing Field NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| St Benedict'S Catholic School BEETONS WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 773 yd |
| King George'S Playing Field, Fornham St. Martin PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD THETFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| County Upper School BEETONS WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 930 yd |
| Howards Primary School BEARD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,006 yd |
| Howard Middle School (Closed) Beard Road | grass pitches | 1,030 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 58 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.