Northumberland Avenue, Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 6LR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP32 6LR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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	51.9%	48.3%	-3.6%	51.0%	-2.7%
Male	48.1%	51.7%	3.6%	49.0%	2.7%

Partnership Status

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 6LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% 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	35.3%	42.1%	6.8%	37.9%	4.2%
Married: Opposite sex	41.4%	37.6%	-3.8%	44.2%	-6.6%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	0.3%	0.5%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	4.3%	4.1%	-0.2%	2.2%	1.9%
Divorced	12.6%	10.9%	-1.7%	9.1%	1.8%
Widowed	5.8%	3.8%	-2.0%	6.1%	-2.3%

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	39.8%	43%	3.2%	48.4%	-5.4%
Good health	37.1%	36.3%	-0.8%	33.6%	2.7%
Fair health	17.7%	16.6%	-1.1%	12.7%	3.9%
Bad health	4.3%	3.8%	-0.5%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	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.

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 22.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.9%	20.5%	-9.4%	18.2%	2.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.9%	14.6%	-6.3%	9.6%	5.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.1%	19.4%	-0.7%	13.4%	6.0%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	4.9%	2.0%	5.3%	-0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.2%	16%	3.8%	16.9%	-0.9%
Degree or Similar	10.1%	22.4%	12.3%	33.8%	-11.4%
Other	4%	2.2%	-1.8%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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	1.6%	1.7%	0.1%	1.1%	0.6%
Chinese	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.0%	0.4%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	1.2%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	94.6%	93.6%	-1.0%	81.4%	12.2%
Arab	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	0.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.8% 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	95.2%	89.8%	-5.4%	83.2%	6.6%
European Union	2.4%	7%	4.6%	6.1%	0.9%
Africa	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	1.5%	-0.1%	5.6%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	1.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.2%	89.8%	-5.4%	83.2%	6.6%
10+ Years	0%	7.6%	7.6%	9.8%	-2.2%
5-10 Years	0%	2%	2.0%	2.9%	-0.9%
2-5 Years	1.9%	0.3%	-1.6%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	3%	0.3%	-2.7%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	63.7%	76.7%	-13.0%
Poland	4.7%	1.3%	3.4%
Other EU countries	2.3%	1.5%	0.8%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	28.7%	13.5%	15.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	51.7%	37.2%	14.5%
Christian	35.8%	46.2%	-10.4%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	9.9%	6.0%	3.9%

Safety

Is Northumberland Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northumberland Avenue was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.1% lower than the St Olaves average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Northumberland Avenue has the 22nd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in St Olaves and the 216th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

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 6LR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very 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 - 8/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 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 - 8/10 (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 - 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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 8/10 (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 Northumberland Avenue are based on 50 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 Northumberland Avenue, Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 6LR

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP32 6LR

Average Price
£212,392

Semi-Detached
£212,732

Terraced
£212,188

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Northumberland Avenue

Average Price
£213,399

Semi-Detached
£221,253

Terraced
£196,708

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Northumberland AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
59 Northumberland Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£180,000	2024-08-23	£180,183
7 Northumberland Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£172,500	2024-08-22	£174,444
55 Northumberland Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2021-09-24	£221,053
35 Northumberland Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£186,000	2019-03-29	£223,608
65 Northumberland Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£175,000	2017-03-20	£225,755

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP32 6LR

Employment

IP32 6LR 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	112
Part-Time Employee	50
Retired	31
Self-Employed	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Other	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Manufacturing	20
Human health and social work activities	17
Administrative and support service activities	13
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Transport and storage	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Education	9
Other	9
Construction	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Information and communication	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
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	336 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Howard Community Academy Beard Road , IP32 6SA	1out of 4	695 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	1,199 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sexton's Manor Community Primary School Greene Road , IP33 3HG	3out of 4	1,599 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery Brooklands Close , IP33 3JX	3out of 4	2,402 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	3out of 4	216 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bury St Edmunds County Upper School Beetons Way , IP32 6RF	1out of 4	395 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	1,101 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sybil Andrews Academy Rougham Tower Avenue , IP32 7QB	2out of 4	4,726 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	2,032 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Horringer Court Middle School Glastonbury Road , IP33 2EX	3out of 4	3,062 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	1,270 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Abbeygate Sixth Form College Beetons Way , IP33 3YU	- not rated	1,355 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	545 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Priory School Mount Road , IP32 7BH	4out of 4	2,473 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	2,784 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
South Lee School Nowton Road , IP33 2BT	- not rated	4,147 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
First Base Bury St Edmunds Airfield Road , IP32 7PJ	4out of 4	4,152 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Community Hub Cafe	New Bury Community Centre, 1 Charles Place	265 yd
Bakes and Bites	6 Lake Avenue, Bury St Edmunds	454 yd
Allison's Eatery	6 St Olaves Precinct, Bury St Edmunds	511 yd
Jesse's Kitchen	3 St Olaves Precinct, Bury St Edmunds	513 yd
Clara's	6 South Parade, Lake Avenue	517 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Greengage	Tollgate Lane, Bury St Edmunds		63 yd
The Tollgate	142 Fornham Road, Bury St Edmunds		726 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Double Dragon	12 St Olaves Precinct, Bury St Edmunds	511 yd
Papa Johns Pizza	9 St Olaves Precinct, Bury St Edmunds	511 yd
Peyton Plaice	8 St Olaves Precinct, Bury St Edmunds	511 yd
Lime	13 St Olaves Precinct, Bury St Edmunds	511 yd
Howards	10 St Olaves Precinct, Bury St Edmunds	511 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Benedict'S Catholic School BEETONS WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	166 yd
Tollgate Playing Field NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE	grass pitches	195 yd
Tollgate Primary School TOLLGATE LANE	grass pitches	297 yd
County Upper School BEETONS WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	323 yd
Fitta Bodies Gymnasium HILLTOP HOUSE HILLTOP HOUSE THINGOE HILL	health and fitness suite	833 yd
Howards Primary School BEARD ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	833 yd
Howard Middle School (Closed) Beard Road	grass pitches	850 yd
King Edward Vi School GROVE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	961 yd
Oakes Road Playing Field OAKES ROAD	grass pitches	991 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	56.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	57.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	78 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	78 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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