Oliver Road is in Bury St. Edmunds and in St Edmundsbury district. IP33 3JG is located in the Minden 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 Oliver Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP33 3JF, IP33 3JD, IP33 3HP, IP33 3JE, IP33 3JB, IP33 3HW, IP33 3HR, IP33 3HJ, IP33 3HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP33 3JG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 53.3% | 52.7% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 46.7% | 47.3% | 0.6% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of IP33 3JG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.8% | 28.2% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 54.3% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8.2% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 8.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 38.7% | 39.7% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 42.1% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 8.5% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 14.1% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 29.6% | 22.8% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 16.3% | 2.2% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 13.8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 5.7% | -1.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 13.8% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 26% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.6% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 98.7% | 90.4% | -8.3% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 87.3% 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 | 94.3% | 87.3% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 87.6% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6.6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 1% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oliver Road was 96.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.3% lower than the Abbeygate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oliver Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Abbeygate and the 99th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 68.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Oliver Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-10-04 | £223,861 |
| 121 Oliver Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-08-09 | £195,199 |
| 167 Oliver Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-06-23 | £230,151 |
| 125 Oliver Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2023-04-28 | £211,005 |
| 123 Oliver Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-01-27 | £235,920 |
IP33 3JG 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in IP33 3JG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sexton's Manor Community Primary School Greene Road , IP33 3HG | 3out of 4 | 498 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Community Academy Beard Road , IP32 6SA | 1out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Grove Road , IP33 3BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery Brooklands Close , IP33 3JX | 3out of 4 | 2,118 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tollgate Primary School Tollgate Lane , IP32 6DG | 3out of 4 | 2,330 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,900 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury St Edmunds County Upper School Beetons Way , IP32 6RF | 1out of 4 | 1,952 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic School Beetons Way , IP32 6RH | 3out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westley Middle School Oliver Road , IP33 3JB | 3out of 4 | 304 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horringer Court Middle School Glastonbury Road , IP33 2EX | 3out of 4 | 1,787 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 | 1,539 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| West Suffolk College Out Risbygate , IP33 3RL | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Albany Beard Road , IP32 6SA | 3out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning Support, Western Area Education Office New Shire Hall , Raingate Street IP33 2AR | - not rated | 3,357 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Mount Road , IP32 7BH | 4out of 4 | 3,648 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookes UK Flempton Road , Risby IP28 6QJ | - not rated | 4,199 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverwalk School Mayfield Road , IP33 2PD | 3out of 4 | 4,235 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hal Leonard | Music Sales, Dettingen Way | 492 yd | |
| The Range Home and Leisure Cafe | Unit 1, Western Way Retail | 782 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Asda, Western Way | 909 yd | |
| Planet Laser | Western Way, Bury St Edmunds | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Palace | 1 The Parade, Ridley Road | 126 yd | |
| Westley Fryer | 2 The Parade, Ridley Road | 126 yd | |
| Jasmine | 32A Cadogan Road, Bury St Edmunds | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Western Way | 909 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westley Middle School OLIVER ROAD | grass pitches | 181 yd |
| Sextons Manor Primary School GREENE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 396 yd |
| Gainsborough Recreation Ground GRAFTON CLOSE | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Oakes Road Playing Field OAKES ROAD | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.