Southgate Green is in Bury St. Edmunds and in St Edmundsbury district. IP33 2BL 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 Southgate Green, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 2BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP33 2QE, IP33 2BJ, IP33 2RN, IP33 2BH, IP33 2DD, IP33 2BG, IP33 2BE, IP33 2QG, IP33 2BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP33 2BL 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 Southgate Green was 157.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.1% lower than the Abbeygate average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Southgate Green has the 16th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Abbeygate and the 48th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Southgate Green, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2022-12-16 | £820,457 |
| 2 Southgate Green, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2013-09-12 | £649,645 |
| 1 Southgate Green, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2010-07-01 | £542,405 |
| 1 Southgate Green, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2008-04-18 | £479,447 |
| 1 Southgate Green, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2005-10-27 | £274,675 |
IP33 2BL 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwick Primary School Steward Road , IP33 2PW | - not rated | 435 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School Bridewell Lane , IP33 1RE | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Westgate Street , IP33 1QG | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sebert Wood Community Primary School Sebert Road , IP32 7EG | 4out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery Brooklands Close , IP33 3JX | 3out of 4 | 1,551 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 | 2,227 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sybil Andrews Academy Rougham Tower Avenue , IP32 7QB | 2out of 4 | 2,801 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury St Edmunds County Upper School Beetons Way , IP32 6RF | 1out of 4 | 2,878 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic School Beetons Way , IP32 6RH | 3out of 4 | 3,050 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,620 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westley Middle School Oliver Road , IP33 3JB | 3out of 4 | 3,347 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 | 2,269 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| West Suffolk College Out Risbygate , IP33 3RL | - not rated | 2,278 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 | 522 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Lee School Nowton Road , IP33 2BT | - not rated | 906 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverwalk School Mayfield Road , IP33 2PD | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Mount Road , IP32 7BH | 4out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base Bury St Edmunds Airfield Road , IP32 7PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,534 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Investigation Centre | Police Investigation Centre. Police Investigation, River Lane | 434 yd | |
| Olive Catering Courtyard Cafe | Greene King, Abbot House | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macebearer | The Macebearer, Hardwick Shopping Centre | 528 yd | |
| Dog and Partridge | Dog And Partridge, 29 Crown Street | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeera | 11 Hardwick Shopping Centre, Home Farm Lane | 533 yd | |
| Silver Capital Chinese Takeaway | 7 Hardwick Shopping Centre, Home Farm Lane | 533 yd | |
| Noodle King Chinese Takeaway | 37 Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J SAINSBURY PLC | Sainsbury's Sainsburys, Bedingfeld Way | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Haberden THE HABERDEN THE HABERDEN ROUGHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 272 yd |
| Hardwick Primary School STEWARD ROAD | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Victory Sports Ground VICTORY CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 586 yd |
| South Lee School NOWTON ROAD | 831 yd | |
| Bury Golf Range RUSHBROOKE LANE | golf | 869 yd |
| Hardwick Heath HARDWICK HEATH HARDWICK HEATH HARDWICK LANE | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| St James Ce Va Middle School (Closed) Vinefields | grass pitches | 970 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 115.72 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 115.72 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.