Church Walks is in Bury St. Edmunds and in St Edmundsbury district. IP33 1NJ is located in the Abbeygate 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 Church Walks, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 1NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP33 1RE, IP33 1NL, IP33 1PQ, IP33 1NN, IP33 1QX, IP33 1NH, IP33 1QZ, IP33 1QU, IP33 1NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP33 1NJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents 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 | 53.1% | 52.5% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 47.5% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 33% | 30.3% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 44.7% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 12.7% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 43.4% | 47% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 38.7% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 10.5% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 IP33 1NJ this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 58.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 8.3% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 4.6% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 12.9% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 10.8% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.1% | 58.3% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 24.5% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 97.2% | 90.6% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 80.5% 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 | 83.6% | 80.5% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.3% | 9.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 7.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 79.6% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 8.3% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 7.2% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 9% | 0.3% | 8.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Walks was 45.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.9% lower than the Abbeygate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Walks has the 29th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Abbeygate and the 249th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Church Walks, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2024-06-28 | £424,451 |
| 5 Church Walks, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-04-12 | £118,659 |
| 20 Church Walks, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-08-14 | £635,299 |
| 22 Church Walks, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-07-01 | £255,181 |
| 9 Church Walks, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-02-07 | £333,735 |
The percentage of retired residents living in IP33 1NJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School Bridewell Lane , IP33 1RE | 3out of 4 | 216 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Westgate Street , IP33 1QG | 3out of 4 | 306 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery Brooklands Close , IP33 3JX | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Grove Road , IP33 3BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Steward Road , IP33 2PW | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,210 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury St Edmunds County Upper School Beetons Way , IP32 6RF | 1out of 4 | 1,880 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic School Beetons Way , IP32 6RH | 3out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sybil Andrews Academy Rougham Tower Avenue , IP32 7QB | 2out of 4 | 3,337 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,121 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westley Middle School Oliver Road , IP33 3JB | 3out of 4 | 2,458 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 | 1,268 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeygate Sixth Form College Beetons Way , IP33 3YU | - not rated | 1,268 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 | 643 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Mount Road , IP32 7BH | 4out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Lee School Nowton Road , IP33 2BT | - not rated | 1,877 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverwalk School Mayfield Road , IP33 2PD | 3out of 4 | 2,166 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albany Beard Road , IP32 6SA | 3out of 4 | 2,711 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Connection | 42 Churchgate Street, Bury St Edmunds | 141 yd | |
| Zen Noodle Bar | 6 Angel Lane, Bury St Edmunds | 194 yd | |
| Sodexo Prestige - The Athenaeum | The Athenaeum, Athenaeum Lane | 203 yd | |
| No. 4 Restaurant and Bar | Abbeygate Cinema, 4 Hatter Street | 213 yd | |
| The Lounge | 2 Hatter Street, Bury St Edmunds | 213 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Bar and Grill | Queens Head, 39 Churchgate Street | 120 yd | |
| Dog and Partridge | Dog And Partridge, 29 Crown Street | 131 yd | |
| SO Bar | 1-3 Langton Place, Bury St Edmunds | 225 yd | |
| The West Gate | 69 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 248 yd | |
| Whitings Bar Ltd | 74-75 Whiting Street, Bury St Edmunds | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noodle King Chinese Takeaway | 37 Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds | 203 yd | |
| Hatters Sandwich Bar | 20A Hatter Street, Bury St Edmunds | 225 yd | |
| Golden House | 68 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 258 yd | |
| Bury fish and chips | 64-64A St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds | 346 yd | |
| Top Garden Chinese Takeaway | 30 High Baxter Street, Bury St Edmunds | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europa B Ltd | 12 Woolhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 427 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, 1-2 Stamford Court | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Gardens 24A 24A ANGEL HILL | tennis courts | 360 yd |
| St Louis Catholic Middle School (Closed) St. Andrews Street South | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| St James Ce Va Middle School (Closed) Vinefields | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Bury Town Football Club BURY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB BURY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB COTTON LANE | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| The Haberden THE HABERDEN THE HABERDEN ROUGHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Westgate Primary School WESTGATE SCHOOL BUNGALOW WESTGATE SCHOOL BUNGALOW BROOKLANDS CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,038 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 | 58.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.31 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.