Friars Lane is in Bury St. Edmunds and in St Edmundsbury district. IP33 1QQ 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 Friars Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 1QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP33 1QL, IP33 1QG, IP33 1QR, IP33 1NU, IP33 1NP, IP33 3PB, IP33 1NL, IP33 1QF, IP33 1QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP33 1QQ is primarily male, with 55.7% of the population 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 | 47% | 44.3% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -6.7% |
| Male | 53% | 55.7% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 6.7% |
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 IP33 1QQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.7% 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 | 43.5% | 49.7% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 25% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -19.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 11.1% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 10.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 | 46.3% | 46.3% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 32% | 33.9% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 14.4% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 18.8% | 16.2% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 17.4% | 7.4% | 9.6% | 7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 11.2% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 13.4% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 33.6% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 7.3% | 1.2% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 6.9% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.7% | 81.5% | -14.2% | 81.4% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 7.5% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
In this area, 73.4% 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 | 84.3% | 73.4% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 8.3% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 8.3% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 4.3% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 73.9% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 7.8% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 12.6% | 9.0% | 2.2% | 10.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 4.6% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Friars Lane was 52.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.4% lower than the Abbeygate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Friars Lane has the 30th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Abbeygate and the 213th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 224.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coopers House Friars Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-06-15 | £449,480 |
| Kennel Cottage Friars Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2015-12-18 | £542,288 |
| Kennel Cottage Friars Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2015-09-07 | £488,793 |
| The Coach House Friars Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2015-07-14 | £1,021,304 |
| The Stables, 3 Friars Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2012-06-29 | £1,054,286 |
The percentage of student residents living in IP33 1QQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 95 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Westgate Street , IP33 1QG | 3out of 4 | 51 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School Bridewell Lane , IP33 1RE | 3out of 4 | 252 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery Brooklands Close , IP33 3JX | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Steward Road , IP33 2PW | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Grove Road , IP33 3BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,396 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury St Edmunds County Upper School Beetons Way , IP32 6RF | 1out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic School Beetons Way , IP32 6RH | 3out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sybil Andrews Academy Rougham Tower Avenue , IP32 7QB | 2out of 4 | 3,410 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 | 1,981 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westley Middle School Oliver Road , IP33 3JB | 3out of 4 | 2,478 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeygate Sixth Form College Beetons Way , IP33 3YU | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| West Suffolk College Out Risbygate , IP33 3RL | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 648 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Mount Road , IP32 7BH | 4out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Lee School Nowton Road , IP33 2BT | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverwalk School Mayfield Road , IP33 2PD | 3out of 4 | 1,936 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albany Beard Road , IP32 6SA | 3out of 4 | 2,898 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Catering Courtyard Cafe | Greene King, Abbot House | 212 yd | |
| Valley Connection | 42 Churchgate Street, Bury St Edmunds | 391 yd | |
| Hatter Street Studio & Cafe | 22B Hatter Street, Bury St Edmunds | 445 yd | |
| Zen Noodle Bar | 6 Angel Lane, Bury St Edmunds | 447 yd | |
| Procopios Pantry | 17 Langton Place, Bury St Edmunds | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Club | 65 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 232 yd | |
| Dog and Partridge | Dog And Partridge, 29 Crown Street | 234 yd | |
| The West Gate | 69 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 304 yd | |
| Queens Bar and Grill | Queens Head, 39 Churchgate Street | 376 yd | |
| SO Bar | 1-3 Langton Place, Bury St Edmunds | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noodle King Chinese Takeaway | 37 Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds | 109 yd | |
| Golden House | 68 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 232 yd | |
| Bury fish and chips | 64-64A St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds | 445 yd | |
| Hatters Sandwich Bar | 20A Hatter Street, Bury St Edmunds | 445 yd | |
| Top Garden Chinese Takeaway | 30 High Baxter Street, Bury St Edmunds | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europa B Ltd | 12 Woolhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 599 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, 1-2 Stamford Court | 808 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis Catholic Middle School (Closed) St. Andrews Street South | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Abbey Gardens 24A 24A ANGEL HILL | tennis courts | 609 yd |
| St James Ce Va Middle School (Closed) Vinefields | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| The Haberden THE HABERDEN THE HABERDEN ROUGHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 893 yd |
| Westgate Primary School WESTGATE SCHOOL BUNGALOW WESTGATE SCHOOL BUNGALOW BROOKLANDS CLOSE | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| Hardwick Primary School STEWARD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,040 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.68 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.68 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.