Oast Court is in Bury St. Edmunds and in St Edmundsbury district. IP33 2AN is located in the Abbeygate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury St Edmunds. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oast Court, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 2AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP33 2AX, IP33 2AZ, IP33 2AE, IP33 2BB, IP33 2AY, IP33 2AT, IP33 2FD, IP33 2SB, IP33 2BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP33 2AN is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 51.4% | 46.9% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 48.6% | 53.1% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 | 44.4% | 41.8% | -2.6% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 37.3% | 6.5% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.3% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 12.4% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 6.2% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 53.7% | 45.3% | -8.4% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 40.1% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 13% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 13% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 6.8% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 13% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 18.1% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.9% | 39.5% | 0.6% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 95.4% | 90.6% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 75.5% 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 | 89.4% | 75.5% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 13% | 11.6% | 1.3% | 11.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 75.9% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 11% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 14.1% | 0.3% | 13.8% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oast Court was 130.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.0% lower than the Abbeygate average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Oast Court has the 17th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Abbeygate and the 61st highest crime rate of 588 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oast Court, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-12-05 | £194,456 |
| 27 Oast Court, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-12-20 | £228,811 |
| 9 Oast Court, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2024-11-01 | £165,657 |
| 28 Oast Court, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-06-19 | £261,735 |
| 10 Oast Court, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-03-15 | £131,223 |
IP33 2AN 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School Bridewell Lane , IP33 1RE | - not rated | 567 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Westgate Street , IP33 1QG | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Steward Road , IP33 2PW | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Steward Road , IP33 2PW | - not rated | 735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sebert Wood Community Primary School Sebert Road , IP32 7EG | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI CEVC School Grove Road , IP33 3BH | 3out of 4 | 1,968 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury St Edmunds County High School Beetons Way , IP32 6RF | 3out of 4 | 2,601 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury St Edmunds County Upper School Beetons Way , IP32 6RF | - not rated | 2,601 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sybil Andrews Academy Rougham Tower Avenue , IP32 7QB | 3out of 4 | 2,764 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic School Beetons Way , IP32 6RH | - not rated | 2,769 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James CofE VA Middle School Vinefields , IP33 1YB | - not rated | 589 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Louis Catholic Middle School St Andrew's Street South , IP33 3PH | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Middle School Mayfield Road , IP33 2PD | - not rated | 1,661 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horringer Court Middle School Glastonbury Road , IP33 2EX | - not rated | 2,604 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horringer Court Middle School Glastonbury Road , IP33 2EX | - not rated | 2,604 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,050 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeygate Sixth Form College Beetons Way , IP33 3YU | - not rated | 2,051 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 | 218 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Mount Road , IP32 7BH | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Mount Road , IP32 7BH | 4out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Lee School Nowton Road , IP33 2BT | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreton Hall School Mount Road , IP32 7BJ | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 424 yd | |
| Police Investigation Centre | Police Investigation Centre. Police Investigation, River Lane | 715 yd | |
| Grounds Cafe @ Abbey Gardens | Abbey Gardens, Angel Hill | 730 yd | |
| Sodexo Prestige - The Athenaeum | The Athenaeum, Athenaeum Lane | 749 yd | |
| Valley Connection | 42 Churchgate Street, Bury St Edmunds | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog and Partridge | Dog And Partridge, 29 Crown Street | 517 yd | |
| Queens Bar and Grill | Queens Head, 39 Churchgate Street | 723 yd | |
| Hunter Club | 65 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 799 yd | |
| Macebearer | The Macebearer, Hardwick Shopping Centre | 812 yd | |
| The West Gate | 69 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noodle King Chinese Takeaway | 37 Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds | 669 yd | |
| Golden House | 68 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 799 yd | |
| Zeera | 11 Hardwick Shopping Centre, Home Farm Lane | 813 yd | |
| Silver Capital Chinese Takeaway | 7 Hardwick Shopping Centre, Home Farm Lane | 813 yd | |
| Hatters Sandwich Bar | 20A Hatter Street, Bury St Edmunds | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europa B Ltd | 12 Woolhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Haberden THE HABERDEN THE HABERDEN ROUGHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 313 yd |
| St James Ce Va Middle School (Closed) Vinefields | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Hardwick Primary School STEWARD ROAD | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Abbey Gardens 24A 24A ANGEL HILL | tennis courts | 789 yd |
| Victory Sports Ground VICTORY CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 980 yd |
| St Louis Catholic Middle School (Closed) St. Andrews Street South | grass pitches | 1,019 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.