Mustow Street is in Bury St. Edmunds and in St Edmundsbury district. IP33 1XU 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 Mustow Street, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 1XU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP33 1XL, IP33 1XY, IP33 1XR, IP33 1HG, IP33 1AP, IP33 1HQ, IP33 1XS, IP33 1XX, IP33 1YF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP33 1XU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.5% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.5% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 37.3% | 32.1% | -5.2% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 32.1% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 14.3% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 17.9% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 11.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.9% | 39.2% | -9.7% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 30.2% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 18.5% | 10.2% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 9% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 | 16.6% | 27.8% | 11.2% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 10.7% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 11.2% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 6.5% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 12.4% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 26.6% | -9.6% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 8.1% | 4.7% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 5.3% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 94.3% | 88.4% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 79.7% 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 | 89.8% | 79.7% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 7.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 81% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 8.5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.9% | 76.7% | -17.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 7.8% | 0.3% | 7.5% |
| No passport held | 26.6% | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mustow Street was 138.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.5% higher than the Eastgate average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mustow Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Eastgate and the 59th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mustow Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-03-03 | £197,004 |
| 14 Mustow Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £269,950 | 2015-11-20 | £383,469 |
| 9 Mustow Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2014-02-28 | £289,604 |
| 9 Mustow Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2012-02-20 | £278,341 |
| 9 Mustow Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2009-09-18 | £276,469 |
IP33 1XU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in IP33 1XU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Construction | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Other | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 613 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Westgate Street , IP33 1QG | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Grove Road , IP33 3BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery Brooklands Close , IP33 3JX | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sebert Wood Community Primary School Sebert Road , IP32 7EG | 4out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,128 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury St Edmunds County Upper School Beetons Way , IP32 6RF | 1out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic School Beetons Way , IP32 6RH | 3out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sybil Andrews Academy Rougham Tower Avenue , IP32 7QB | 2out of 4 | 3,056 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 | 2,599 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westley Middle School Oliver Road , IP33 3JB | 3out of 4 | 2,688 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 | 1,335 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeygate Sixth Form College Beetons Way , IP33 3YU | - not rated | 1,377 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 | 770 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Mount Road , IP32 7BH | 4out of 4 | 772 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Lee School Nowton Road , IP33 2BT | - not rated | 2,190 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albany Beard Road , IP32 6SA | 3out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base Bury St Edmunds Airfield Road , IP32 7PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,575 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voujon | Voujon Indian Cuisine, 29 Mustow Street | 134 yd | |
| The Bury St Edmunds & Farmers Club | 10 Northgate Street, Bury St Edmunds | 185 yd | |
| Francela | 27 Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds | 223 yd | |
| 1921 | 19-21 Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds | 223 yd | |
| Cheers Restaurant | 24 Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The One Bull | One Bull, 25 Angel Hill | 222 yd | |
| Pot Black Club | Pot Black, Autopark | 318 yd | |
| Sneaky Links | 19-20 Brentgovel Street, Bury St Edmunds | 368 yd | |
| Lipstick and Locks Bury St Edmunds Ltd | Lipstick & Locks Bury St Edmunds Ltd, 20 Abbeygate Street | 393 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 23 Brentgovel Street, Bury St Edmunds | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ocean | 25 Eastgate Street, Bury St Edmunds | 318 yd | |
| Top Garden Chinese Takeaway | 30 High Baxter Street, Bury St Edmunds | 420 yd | |
| Hatters Sandwich Bar | 20A Hatter Street, Bury St Edmunds | 503 yd | |
| U.S.A Chicken & Pizza | 59 St Johns Street, Bury St Edmunds | 589 yd | |
| Peck | 66A St Johns Street, Bury St Edmunds | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europa B Ltd | 12 Woolhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 637 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, St Saviours Interchange Junction 43 | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Gardens 24A 24A ANGEL HILL | tennis courts | 193 yd |
| Bury Town Football Club BURY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB BURY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB COTTON LANE | grass pitches | 303 yd |
| St James Ce Va Middle School (Closed) Vinefields | grass pitches | 370 yd |
| Priory School MOUNT ROAD | 715 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bury St Edmunds) (Closed) Station Hill | health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| St Louis Catholic Middle School (Closed) St. Andrews Street South | grass pitches | 853 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 | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| 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 | 72.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.