Prussia Lane is in Bury St Edmunds and in St Edmundsbury district. IP33 2AW 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 Prussia Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP33 2AS, IP33 2AR, IP33 2BY, IP33 2AJ, IP33 2AT, IP33 2AF, IP33 2AY, IP33 2BA, IP33 2ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP33 2AW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents 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 | 50% | 49.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50% | 50.7% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 32% | 31.8% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 50.6% | 4.9% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.2% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 5% | -5.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.5% | 48.7% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 31.6% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 13.5% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
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 46.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 15.8% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 7.9% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 12.4% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 11.2% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 46.1% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 12.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.3% | 93.8% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
In this area, 81.2% 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 | 87.3% | 81.2% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 8.7% | 7.4% | 1.3% | 7.4% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 81.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 0.7% | -3.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 8.3% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 4.3% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 8.3% | 0.3% | 8.0% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prussia Lane was 148.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.6% lower than the Abbeygate average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Prussia Lane has the 14th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Abbeygate and the 51st highest crime rate of 588 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 117.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Cottage Prussia Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-12-14 | £635,273 |
| 1 Prussia Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2010-08-18 | £496,374 |
IP33 2AW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | - not rated | 367 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Westgate Street , IP33 1QG | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Steward Road , IP33 2PW | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Steward Road , IP33 2PW | - not rated | 980 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery Brooklands Close , IP33 3JX | 3out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,722 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury St Edmunds County High School Beetons Way , IP32 6RF | 3out of 4 | 2,345 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury St Edmunds County Upper School Beetons Way , IP32 6RF | - not rated | 2,345 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic School Beetons Way , IP32 6RH | - not rated | 2,510 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic School Beetons Way , IP32 6RH | 3out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 392 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Louis Catholic Middle School St Andrew's Street South , IP33 3PH | - not rated | 842 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Middle School Mayfield Road , IP33 2PD | - not rated | 1,892 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horringer Court Middle School Glastonbury Road , IP33 2EX | - not rated | 2,546 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horringer Court Middle School Glastonbury Road , IP33 2EX | - not rated | 2,546 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 | 1,825 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeygate Sixth Form College Beetons Way , IP33 3YU | - not rated | 1,832 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 | 72 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Mount Road , IP32 7BH | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Mount Road , IP32 7BH | 4out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreton Hall School Mount Road , IP32 7BJ | - not rated | 1,420 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverwalk School Chevington Close , IP33 3JZ | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 252 yd | |
| Grounds Cafe @ Abbey Gardens | Abbey Gardens, Angel Hill | 469 yd | |
| Sodexo Prestige - The Athenaeum | The Athenaeum, Athenaeum Lane | 496 yd | |
| Pilgrims' Kitchen | Cathedral, Angel Hill | 510 yd | |
| Valley Connection | 42 Churchgate Street, Bury St Edmunds | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog and Partridge | Dog And Partridge, 29 Crown Street | 306 yd | |
| Queens Bar and Grill | Queens Head, 39 Churchgate Street | 483 yd | |
| The One Bull | One Bull, 25 Angel Hill | 625 yd | |
| SO Bar | 1-3 Langton Place, Bury St Edmunds | 631 yd | |
| Hunter Club | 65 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noodle King Chinese Takeaway | 37 Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds | 516 yd | |
| Hatters Sandwich Bar | 20A Hatter Street, Bury St Edmunds | 631 yd | |
| Golden House | 68 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 636 yd | |
| Top Garden Chinese Takeaway | 30 High Baxter Street, Bury St Edmunds | 729 yd | |
| Bury fish and chips | 64-64A St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europa B Ltd | 12 Woolhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 846 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Ce Va Middle School (Closed) Vinefields | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Abbey Gardens 24A 24A ANGEL HILL | tennis courts | 527 yd |
| The Haberden THE HABERDEN THE HABERDEN ROUGHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 531 yd |
| St Louis Catholic Middle School (Closed) St. Andrews Street South | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Bury Town Football Club BURY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB BURY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB COTTON LANE | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Priory School MOUNT ROAD | 960 yd | |
| Hardwick Primary School STEWARD ROAD | grass pitches | 971 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.