Sextons Meadows is in Bury St. Edmunds and in St Edmundsbury district. IP33 2SB is located in the Abbeygate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury St Edmunds. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sextons Meadows, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 2SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP33 2SA, IP33 2AE, IP33 2FD, IP33 2SE, IP33 2FE, IP33 2AZ, IP33 2FG, IP33 2SD, IP33 2AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP33 2SB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 48.5% | 49.5% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50.5% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 41.3% | 40.6% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 39% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 14% | 12.4% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 52.2% | 55.1% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 35.1% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 6.9% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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.
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 44.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.9% | 14.5% | 5.6% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 7.3% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 10.9% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.6% | 18.1% | -4.5% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 44.4% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 10.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 96.7% | 86.2% | -10.5% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
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 | 87.6% | 75.5% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 7.9% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 11.6% | 10.9% | 1.3% | 10.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 75.7% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 6.2% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 6.9% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 8.3% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 10.9% | 0.3% | 10.6% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sextons Meadows was 7.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.4% lower than the Abbeygate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sextons Meadows has the 7th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Abbeygate and the 35th lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Sextons Meadows, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-05-09 | £270,000 |
| 62 Sextons Meadows, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-05-21 | £318,893 |
| 68 Sextons Meadows, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £303,000 | 2024-02-29 | £306,429 |
| 30 Sextons Meadows, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-09-29 | £295,082 |
| 74 Sextons Meadows, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £347,500 | 2023-06-12 | £355,455 |
IP33 2SB 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Westgate Street , IP33 1QG | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Steward Road , IP33 2PW | - not rated | 732 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery Brooklands Close , IP33 3JX | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sebert Wood Community Primary School Sebert Road , IP32 7EG | 4out of 4 | 1,583 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 | 1,846 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury St Edmunds County Upper School Beetons Way , IP32 6RF | 1out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic School Beetons Way , IP32 6RH | 3out of 4 | 2,685 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sybil Andrews Academy Rougham Tower Avenue , IP32 7QB | 2out of 4 | 3,025 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 | 2,973 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 | 1,878 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| West Suffolk College Out Risbygate , IP33 3RL | - not rated | 1,888 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 | 343 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Lee School Nowton Road , IP33 2BT | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Mount Road , IP32 7BH | 4out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverwalk School Mayfield Road , IP33 2PD | 3out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base Bury St Edmunds Airfield Road , IP32 7PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,695 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 | 403 yd | |
| Valley Connection | 42 Churchgate Street, Bury St Edmunds | 765 yd | |
| Sodexo Prestige - The Athenaeum | The Athenaeum, Athenaeum Lane | 775 yd | |
| Grounds Cafe @ Abbey Gardens | Abbey Gardens, Angel Hill | 778 yd | |
| Police Investigation Centre | Police Investigation Centre. Police Investigation, River Lane | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog and Partridge | Dog And Partridge, 29 Crown Street | 511 yd | |
| Macebearer | The Macebearer, Hardwick Shopping Centre | 701 yd | |
| Queens Bar and Grill | Queens Head, 39 Churchgate Street | 731 yd | |
| Hunter Club | 65 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 735 yd | |
| The West Gate | 69 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noodle King Chinese Takeaway | 37 Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds | 606 yd | |
| Zeera | 11 Hardwick Shopping Centre, Home Farm Lane | 701 yd | |
| Silver Capital Chinese Takeaway | 7 Hardwick Shopping Centre, Home Farm Lane | 701 yd | |
| Golden House | 68 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 735 yd | |
| Hatters Sandwich Bar | 20A Hatter Street, Bury St Edmunds | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europa B Ltd | 12 Woolhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Haberden THE HABERDEN THE HABERDEN ROUGHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 421 yd |
| Hardwick Primary School STEWARD ROAD | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| St James Ce Va Middle School (Closed) Vinefields | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Abbey Gardens 24A 24A ANGEL HILL | tennis courts | 847 yd |
| Victory Sports Ground VICTORY CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 948 yd |
| St Louis Catholic Middle School (Closed) St. Andrews Street South | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Hardwick Heath HARDWICK HEATH HARDWICK HEATH HARDWICK LANE | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 188.58 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 188.58 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.