Sycamore Drive is in Bury St. Edmunds and in St Edmundsbury district. IP32 7PW is located in the Moreton Hall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury St Edmunds. This postcode has been in use since 2008-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sycamore Drive, Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 7PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP32 7PX, IP32 7PU, IP32 7GS, IP32 7PT, IP32 7GR, IP32 7GT, IP32 7RH, IP32 7GU, IP32 7PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP32 7PW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 53.2% | 49.3% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 46.8% | 50.7% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 44% | 39.3% | -4.7% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 45% | 4.6% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6% | 3.3% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8% | 9.9% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62.5% | 62.5% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 14.1% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 29% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 3.3% | 7.3% | 4.0% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 7PW this area, 7.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.2% | 7.1% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 12% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 14.1% | -5.9% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.4% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20% | 19.9% | -0.1% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 36.9% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 94.2% | 90% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 80.9% 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 | 89.5% | 80.9% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 7.6% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 7.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 80.6% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 7% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 8.2% | 0.3% | 7.9% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.3% | 37.2% | 17.1% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sycamore Drive was 16.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.1% lower than the Moreton Hall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sycamore Drive has the 8th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Moreton Hall and the 116th lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Sycamore Drive, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-03-01 | £272,775 |
| 3 Sycamore Drive, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-12-19 | £120,247 |
| 103 Sycamore Drive, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2023-08-03 | £133,964 |
| 43 Sycamore Drive, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-12-21 | £313,956 |
| 7 Sycamore Drive, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2022-12-15 | £289,347 |
IP32 7PW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbots Green Primary Academy Airfield Road , IP32 7PJ | 3out of 4 | 292 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sebert Wood Community Primary School Sebert Road , IP32 7EG | 4out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy School Road , Great Barton IP31 2RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,856 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School Bridewell Lane , IP33 1RE | 3out of 4 | 2,988 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Steward Road , IP33 2PW | - not rated | 3,081 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sybil Andrews Academy Rougham Tower Avenue , IP32 7QB | 2out of 4 | 707 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Church of England Voluntary Controlled Upper School Grove Road , IP33 3BH | 3out of 4 | 3,731 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury St Edmunds County Upper School Beetons Way , IP32 6RF | 1out of 4 | 3,978 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic School Beetons Way , IP32 6RH | 3out of 4 | 4,039 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurston Community College Norton Road , Thurston IP31 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,169 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horringer Court Middle School Glastonbury Road , IP33 2EX | 3out of 4 | 5,217 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westley Middle School Oliver Road , IP33 3JB | 3out of 4 | 5,411 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 | 4,021 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeygate Sixth Form College Beetons Way , IP33 3YU | - not rated | 4,081 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Base Bury St Edmunds Airfield Road , IP32 7PJ | 4out of 4 | 292 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Mount Road , IP32 7BH | 4out of 4 | 1,975 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 | 2,627 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Lee School Nowton Road , IP33 2BT | - not rated | 3,183 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverwalk School Mayfield Road , IP33 2PD | 3out of 4 | 3,839 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPHA | Oxlip House, Airfield Road | 198 yd | |
| The Control Tower Museum | Rougham Control Tower Aviation Museum, Rougham Tower Avenue | 705 yd | |
| Sukhasana Cafe | Unit 4, Site D2 | 973 yd | |
| Quality eats | Quality Eats, 5 Lawson Place | 1,051 yd | |
| The Hub at Treatt | Unit 1, Skyliner Way | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moreton Hall Public House | The Moreton Hall Ph, Lawson Place | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbots Green Academy AIRFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 332 yd |
| Skyliner Sports Centre SYBIL ANDREWS ACADEMY SYBIL ANDREWS ACADEMY ROUGHAM TOWER AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 705 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 | 62.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.