Cumberland Avenue, Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 6TG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP32 6TG has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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	49.6%	49%	-0.6%	51.0%	-2.0%
Male	50.4%	51%	0.6%	49.0%	2.0%

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 6TG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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	35.5%	43.9%	8.4%	37.9%	6.0%
Married: Opposite sex	39.4%	33.9%	-5.5%	44.2%	-10.3%
Separated	3%	2.2%	-0.8%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	18.2%	16.1%	-2.1%	9.1%	7.0%
Widowed	3.9%	3.9%	0.0%	6.1%	-2.2%

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	40.8%	44.5%	3.7%	48.4%	-3.9%
Good health	39.2%	37.8%	-1.4%	33.6%	4.2%
Fair health	15.2%	13.9%	-1.3%	12.7%	1.2%
Bad health	4%	3.8%	-0.2%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	23.2%	16.5%	-6.7%	18.2%	-1.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.7%	11.5%	-6.2%	9.6%	1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.2%	23.6%	4.4%	13.4%	10.2%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	3.8%	0.4%	5.3%	-1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.8%	14.3%	0.5%	16.9%	-2.6%
Degree or Similar	13.8%	24.7%	10.9%	33.8%	-9.1%
Other	8.9%	5.5%	-3.4%	2.8%	2.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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)
Indian	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.6%	-0.2%
Black African	0%	2.8%	2.8%	2.5%	0.3%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0.5%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	96.4%	95.3%	-1.1%	81.4%	13.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.9% 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%	82.9%	-7.1%	83.2%	-0.3%
European Union	6.8%	9%	2.2%	6.1%	2.9%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	0.4%	3.3%	2.9%	2.7%	0.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	2.4%	1.2%	5.6%	-3.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	1.4%	0.6%	1.3%	0.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	0.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90%	82.5%	-7.5%	83.2%	-0.7%
10+ Years	0.8%	8.1%	7.3%	9.8%	-1.7%
5-10 Years	2.4%	2.4%	0.0%	2.9%	-0.5%
2-5 Years	2%	5.2%	3.2%	2.2%	3.0%
Less than 2 years	4.8%	1.9%	-2.9%	1.9%	0.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	66.7%	76.7%	-10.0%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Portugal	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Lithuania	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Poland	2.4%	1.3%	1.1%
Romania	4.8%	0.9%	3.9%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
Other Europe	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Central and Western Africa	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Oceania	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
No passport held	20%	13.5%	6.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.1%	37.2%	7.9%
Christian	44.1%	46.2%	-2.1%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Muslim	0.5%	6.5%	-6.0%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	8.9%	6.0%	2.9%

Safety

Is Cumberland Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cumberland Avenue was 53.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.2% lower than the St Olaves average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cumberland Avenue has the 18th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in St Olaves and the 218th highest crime rate of 588 local areas in West Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.4%.

🔎 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 6TG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 6/10 (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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Cumberland Avenue are based on 27 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 Cumberland Avenue, Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 6TG

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP32 6TG

Average Price
£253,022

Semi-Detached
£256,865

Terraced
£230,826

Detached
£308,079

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cumberland Avenue

Average Price
£266,631

Semi-Detached
£264,353

Terraced
£242,894

Detached
£319,575

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cumberland AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Cumberland Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£310,050	2023-03-06	£299,631
1 Cumberland Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2022-12-16	£254,727
5 Cumberland Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2021-03-24	£285,380
12 Cumberland Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£173,000	2020-06-12	£201,241
4 Cumberland Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£222,000	2019-04-02	£262,117

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP32 6TG

Employment

IP32 6TG 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	83
Part-Time Employee	30
Retired	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Self-Employed	13
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Other	1
Student (economically inactive)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Manufacturing	19
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Education	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	3
Transport and storage	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Alban's Catholic First School Beard Road , IP32 6SA	- not rated	410 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Howard Community Academy Beard Road , IP32 6SA	- not rated	608 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Howard Community Primary School Beard Road , IP32 6SA	- not rated	608 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tollgate Primary School Tollgate Lane , IP32 6DG	3out of 4	733 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tollgate Primary School Tollgate Lane , IP32 6DG	- not rated	733 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	783 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic School Beetons Way , IP32 6RH	3out of 4	783 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bury St Edmunds County High School Beetons Way , IP32 6RF	3out of 4	967 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bury St Edmunds County Upper School Beetons Way , IP32 6RF	- not rated	967 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VI CEVC School Grove Road , IP33 3BH	3out of 4	1,671 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	555 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Westley Middle School Oliver Road , IP33 3JB	- not rated	2,338 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Westley Middle School Oliver Road , IP33 3JB	- not rated	2,338 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Louis Catholic Middle School St Andrew's Street South , IP33 3PH	- not rated	2,753 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St James CofE VA Middle School Vinefields , IP33 1YB	- not rated	3,103 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	1,815 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Abbeygate Sixth Form College Beetons Way , IP33 3YU	- not rated	1,892 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	432 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Albany PRU Beard Road , IP32 6SA	- not rated	432 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Albany Brooklands Close , IP33 3JX	1out of 4	619 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Riverwalk School Chevington Close , IP33 3JZ	- not rated	2,946 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Priory School Mount Road , IP32 7BH	- not rated	2,960 yd	Community special school	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	476 yd
Bakes and Bites	6 Lake Avenue, Bury St Edmunds	570 yd
Jesse's Kitchen	3 St Olaves Precinct, Bury St Edmunds	634 yd
Allison's Eatery	6 St Olaves Precinct, Bury St Edmunds	665 yd
Curve Motion Ltd	Units 6 To 9, The Lark Valley Trade Park	687 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Greengage	Tollgate Lane, Bury St Edmunds		722 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Valley	The Golden Valley 2 South Parade, Lake Avenue	453 yd
Niko's Grill	1 South Parade, Lake Avenue	469 yd
Lake Avenue Chip Shop	8 South Parade, Lake Avenue	469 yd
The Golden Valley	2 South Parade, Lake Avenue	469 yd
Double Dragon	12 St Olaves Precinct, Bury St Edmunds	665 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Tollgate Playing Field NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE	grass pitches	598 yd
Howards Primary School BEARD ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	605 yd
Howard Middle School (Closed) Beard Road	grass pitches	629 yd
Tollgate Primary School TOLLGATE LANE	grass pitches	791 yd
St Benedict'S Catholic School BEETONS WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	827 yd
County Upper School BEETONS WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	971 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	48.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	47.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	69.78 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	69.78 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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