Hospital Road is in Bury St. Edmunds and in St Edmundsbury district. IP33 3JU is located in the Westgate 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 Hospital Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP33 3LP, IP33 3NH, IP33 3NT, IP33 3NP, IP33 3NU, IP33 3PY, IP33 3NN, IP33 3LY, IP33 3NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP33 3JU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population 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 | 54% | 56.3% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 46% | 43.7% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -5.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around IP33 3JU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.6% | 43.7% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 32.5% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 14.3% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 48.3% | 38.8% | -9.5% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 41.4% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 12.9% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 17.9% | 19.1% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 16.7% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 10% | -8.3% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 13.9% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 31.9% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.6% | 95.8% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 91.2% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 90.9% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 1.6% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.6% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.4% | 37.2% | 16.2% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hospital Road was 87.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.4% lower than the Abbeygate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hospital Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Abbeygate and the 118th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41A Hospital Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2025-03-14 | £477,367 |
| 42 Hospital Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-12-19 | £292,680 |
| 11 Hospital Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £361,000 | 2024-06-28 | £364,336 |
| 25 Hospital Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-09-13 | £283,753 |
| 47 Hospital Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2022-01-12 | £598,547 |
IP33 3JU 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 23 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery Brooklands Close , IP33 3JX | 3out of 4 | 217 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Westgate Street , IP33 1QG | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School Bridewell Lane , IP33 1RE | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Grove Road , IP33 3BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Steward Road , IP33 2PW | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,174 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury St Edmunds County Upper School Beetons Way , IP32 6RF | 1out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic School Beetons Way , IP32 6RH | 3out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sybil Andrews Academy Rougham Tower Avenue , IP32 7QB | 2out of 4 | 4,015 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 | 1,437 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westley Middle School Oliver Road , IP33 3JB | 3out of 4 | 1,884 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 | 969 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| West Suffolk College Out Risbygate , IP33 3RL | - not rated | 1,024 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 | 1,263 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Mount Road , IP32 7BH | 4out of 4 | 1,907 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Lee School Nowton Road , IP33 2BT | - not rated | 2,149 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverwalk School Mayfield Road , IP33 2PD | 3out of 4 | 2,238 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albany Beard Road , IP32 6SA | 3out of 4 | 2,591 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John's Coffee | 4 Stamford Court, Bury St Edmunds | 340 yd | |
| Oakes Barn | St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds | 446 yd | |
| Combat2Coffee | 12 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 570 yd | |
| Everyman Bury St Edmunds | Basement, 3 Charter Square | 592 yd | |
| BURGER KING | Burger King, 53 St Andrews Street South | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dove | 68 Hospital Road, Bury St Edmunds | 2 yd | |
| Spread Eagle | Out Westgate, Bury St Edmunds | 278 yd | |
| Hunter Club | 65 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 441 yd | |
| The West Gate | 69 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 455 yd | |
| Verve Bar & Restaurant | 1-2 Woolhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bury fish and chips | 64-64A St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds | 440 yd | |
| Golden House | 68 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 441 yd | |
| Noodle King Chinese Takeaway | 37 Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds | 550 yd | |
| Hatters Sandwich Bar | 20A Hatter Street, Bury St Edmunds | 664 yd | |
| Top Garden Chinese Takeaway | 30 High Baxter Street, Bury St Edmunds | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, 1-2 Stamford Court | 328 yd | |
| Europa B Ltd | 12 Woolhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 594 yd | |
| East of England Co-op | Unit 2, 8 Out Risbygate | 890 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis Catholic Middle School (Closed) St. Andrews Street South | grass pitches | 315 yd |
| Westgate Primary School WESTGATE SCHOOL BUNGALOW WESTGATE SCHOOL BUNGALOW BROOKLANDS CLOSE | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Abbey Gardens 24A 24A ANGEL HILL | tennis courts | 985 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 | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.