Short Brackland is in Bury St. Edmunds and in St Edmundsbury district. IP33 1EL is located in the Eastgate 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 Short Brackland, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 1EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP33 1SQ, IP33 1SJ, IP33 1EH, IP33 1TP, IP33 1EQ, IP33 1EA, IP33 1TZ, IP33 1EZ, IP33 1HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP33 1EL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.9% 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 | 54.3% | 56.9% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 5.9% |
| Male | 45.7% | 43.1% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -5.9% |
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 | 40.2% | 34.7% | -5.5% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 38.4% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 14.7% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 8.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) 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 | 54.7% | 48.8% | -5.9% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 36.5% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 10.4% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.5% | 14.3% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 5.8% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 11.6% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 14.3% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.3% | 45% | -4.3% | 33.8% | 11.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 96.3% | 90% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 72.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 72.4% | -16.1% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 13.8% | 10.1% | 1.3% | 12.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 72% | -16.5% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 7.1% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 9% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 12.9% | 0.3% | 12.6% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Short Brackland was 83.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.4% higher than the Eastgate average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Short Brackland has the 8th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Eastgate and the 120th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Lawsons Yard, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2024-11-08 | £515,748 |
| 11 Short Brackland, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-06-01 | £230,872 |
| 4 Short Brackland, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £261,500 | 2021-03-31 | £292,963 |
| 4 Short Brackland, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2018-09-24 | £307,683 |
| 12 Short Brackland, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2017-10-25 | £271,003 |
IP33 1EL 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Grove Road , IP33 3BJ | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School Bridewell Lane , IP33 1RE | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Westgate Street , IP33 1QG | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery Brooklands Close , IP33 3JX | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tollgate Primary School Tollgate Lane , IP32 6DG | 3out of 4 | 1,521 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Church of England Voluntary Controlled Upper School Grove Road , IP33 3BH | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury St Edmunds County Upper School Beetons Way , IP32 6RF | 1out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic School Beetons Way , IP32 6RH | 3out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sybil Andrews Academy Rougham Tower Avenue , IP32 7QB | 2out of 4 | 3,578 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 | 2,180 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horringer Court Middle School Glastonbury Road , IP33 2EX | 3out of 4 | 2,282 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 | 807 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeygate Sixth Form College Beetons Way , IP33 3YU | - not rated | 855 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Support, Western Area Education Office New Shire Hall , Raingate Street IP33 2AR | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Mount Road , IP32 7BH | 4out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albany Beard Road , IP32 6SA | 3out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Lee School Nowton Road , IP33 2BT | - not rated | 2,528 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverwalk School Mayfield Road , IP33 2PD | 3out of 4 | 2,824 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bay Tree | 11 St Johns Street, Bury St Edmunds | 47 yd | |
| Midgar | 7 St Johns Street, Bury St Edmunds | 47 yd | |
| Zap Thai Co Ltd | 63-64 St Johns Street, Bury St Edmunds | 81 yd | |
| The Olive Grove | 90 St Johns Street, Bury St Edmunds | 83 yd | |
| Cookie Barista Ltd | 20 St Johns Street, Bury St Edmunds | 92 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms | 23 Brentgovel Street, Bury St Edmunds | 146 yd | |
| The Bushel | The Bushell, 28-29 St Johns Street | 168 yd | |
| Sneaky Links | 19-20 Brentgovel Street, Bury St Edmunds | 198 yd | |
| The Gym | 3 Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds | 223 yd | |
| Nethergate Brewery | 11 The Traverse, Bury St Edmunds | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S.A Chicken & Pizza | 59 St Johns Street, Bury St Edmunds | 81 yd | |
| Peck | 66A St Johns Street, Bury St Edmunds | 81 yd | |
| Bury Kebab Shop | 72 St Andrews Street North, Bury St Edmunds | 125 yd | |
| Pizza Mama Mia | 1A St Andrews Street North, Bury St Edmunds | 125 yd | |
| The Codfather | 1 St Andrews Street North, Bury St Edmunds | 125 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europa B Ltd | 12 Woolhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 355 yd | |
| East of England Co-op | Unit 2, 8 Out Risbygate | 886 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, St Saviours Interchange Junction 43 | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (Bury St Edmunds) (Closed) Station Hill | health and fitness suite | 488 yd |
| Abbey Gardens 24A 24A ANGEL HILL | tennis courts | 499 yd |
| Bury Town Football Club BURY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB BURY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB COTTON LANE | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| St Louis Catholic Middle School (Closed) St. Andrews Street South | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| King Edward Vi School GROVE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 816 yd |
| St James Ce Va Middle School (Closed) Vinefields | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Fitta Bodies Gymnasium HILLTOP HOUSE HILLTOP HOUSE THINGOE HILL | health and fitness suite | 900 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.