Rockingham Road is in Bury St. Edmunds and in St Edmundsbury district. IP33 2SA is located in the Abbeygate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury St Edmunds. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rockingham Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 2SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP33 2SB, IP33 2SE, IP33 2FG, IP33 2FE, IP33 2BQ, IP33 2AE, IP33 2SD, IP33 2AZ, IP33 2FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP33 2SA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 56% | 5.2% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 44% | -5.2% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
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 | 31% | 40.9% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 34.7% | -15.3% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 12.4% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 8.9% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.8%) 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 | 49.2% | 50.6% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 38.2% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 10% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 47.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 12.4% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 7.1% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 9.3% | -9.3% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 15.5% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.1% | 47.3% | 2.2% | 33.8% | 13.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 91.1% | 86% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 76.9% 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 | 84.1% | 76.9% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| European Union | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 9.2% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 7.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 77.2% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 12% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 9.2% | 0.3% | 8.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rockingham Road was 26.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.8% lower than the Abbeygate average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Rockingham Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Abbeygate and the 198th lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Rockingham Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-12-15 | £294,494 |
| 29 Rockingham Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-01-24 | £282,051 |
| 1 Rockingham Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-08-27 | £266,457 |
| 23 Rockingham Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2021-06-23 | £550,613 |
| 19 Rockingham Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2019-09-30 | £551,074 |
IP33 2SA 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School Bridewell Lane , IP33 1RE | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Westgate Street , IP33 1QG | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Steward Road , IP33 2PW | - not rated | 659 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery Brooklands Close , IP33 3JX | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sebert Wood Community Primary School Sebert Road , IP32 7EG | 4out of 4 | 1,598 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 | 1,911 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury St Edmunds County Upper School Beetons Way , IP32 6RF | 1out of 4 | 2,579 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic School Beetons Way , IP32 6RH | 3out of 4 | 2,755 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sybil Andrews Academy Rougham Tower Avenue , IP32 7QB | 2out of 4 | 3,032 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 | 2,343 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westley Middle School Oliver Road , IP33 3JB | 3out of 4 | 3,010 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 | 1,934 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| West Suffolk College Out Risbygate , IP33 3RL | - not rated | 1,946 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 | 397 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Lee School Nowton Road , IP33 2BT | - not rated | 1,177 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Mount Road , IP32 7BH | 4out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverwalk School Mayfield Road , IP33 2PD | 3out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base Bury St Edmunds Airfield Road , IP32 7PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,715 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Catering Courtyard Cafe | Greene King, Abbot House | 471 yd | |
| Police Investigation Centre | Police Investigation Centre. Police Investigation, River Lane | 751 yd | |
| Valley Connection | 42 Churchgate Street, Bury St Edmunds | 834 yd | |
| Sodexo Prestige - The Athenaeum | The Athenaeum, Athenaeum Lane | 846 yd | |
| Grounds Cafe @ Abbey Gardens | Abbey Gardens, Angel Hill | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog and Partridge | Dog And Partridge, 29 Crown Street | 580 yd | |
| Macebearer | The Macebearer, Hardwick Shopping Centre | 627 yd | |
| Hunter Club | 65 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 786 yd | |
| Queens Bar and Grill | Queens Head, 39 Churchgate Street | 800 yd | |
| The West Gate | 69 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeera | 11 Hardwick Shopping Centre, Home Farm Lane | 627 yd | |
| Silver Capital Chinese Takeaway | 7 Hardwick Shopping Centre, Home Farm Lane | 627 yd | |
| Noodle King Chinese Takeaway | 37 Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds | 659 yd | |
| Golden House | 68 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 786 yd | |
| Hatters Sandwich Bar | 20A Hatter Street, Bury St Edmunds | 927 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Haberden THE HABERDEN THE HABERDEN ROUGHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 416 yd |
| Hardwick Primary School STEWARD ROAD | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| St James Ce Va Middle School (Closed) Vinefields | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Victory Sports Ground VICTORY CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 881 yd |
| Abbey Gardens 24A 24A ANGEL HILL | tennis courts | 921 yd |
| Hardwick Heath HARDWICK HEATH HARDWICK HEATH HARDWICK LANE | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| St Louis Catholic Middle School (Closed) St. Andrews Street South | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| South Lee School NOWTON ROAD | 1,076 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 | 58.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 135.49 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 135.49 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.