Longmeadow, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3LD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP33 3LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.5%	51%	-0.5%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	48.5%	49%	0.5%	49.0%	0.0%

Partnership Status

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 3LD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.9% 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	17.3%	19.1%	1.8%	37.9%	-18.8%
Married: Opposite sex	67.7%	66.9%	-0.8%	44.2%	22.7%
Separated	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	7.3%	3.6%	-3.7%	9.1%	-5.5%
Widowed	7.7%	9.2%	1.5%	6.1%	3.1%

Health

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	46%	43.9%	-2.1%	48.4%	-4.5%
Good health	38.2%	38.3%	0.1%	33.6%	4.7%
Fair health	10%	12.2%	2.2%	12.7%	-0.5%
Bad health	5.2%	4.2%	-1.0%	4.0%	0.2%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.4%	0.8%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	14.6%	14.4%	-0.2%	18.2%	-3.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.2%	10%	-4.2%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.6%	14.8%	0.2%	13.4%	1.4%
Apprenticeship	5.8%	5.6%	-0.2%	5.3%	0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.5%	12.4%	5.9%	16.9%	-4.5%
Degree or Similar	39.2%	42.8%	3.6%	33.8%	9.0%
Other	5%	0%	-5.0%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%	1.4%	1.1%	0.7%	0.7%
Indian	1%	1.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-1.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	0.9%	0.1%
White	98.1%	95.8%	-2.3%	81.4%	14.4%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.1% 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	95.1%	95.1%	0.0%	83.2%	11.9%
European Union	1%	1.8%	0.8%	6.1%	-4.3%
Africa	1%	1.1%	0.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	1%	1.1%	0.1%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.9%	1.1%	-0.8%	1.3%	-0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.8%	94.4%	-0.4%	83.2%	11.2%
10+ Years	1.3%	3.8%	2.5%	9.8%	-6.0%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	0.7%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.5%	76.7%	10.8%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Eastern Asia	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
North America and the Caribbean	1%	0.3%	0.7%
No passport held	8%	13.5%	-5.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.3%	37.2%	-8.9%
Christian	65%	46.2%	18.8%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is Longmeadow Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longmeadow was 21.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.8% lower than the Eastgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Longmeadow has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Eastgate and the 160th lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in IP33 3LD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Longmeadow are based on 5 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for St Edmundsbury.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Longmeadow, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3LD

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP33 3LD

Average Price
£418,831

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£418,831

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Longmeadow

Average Price
£441,408

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£441,408

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on LongmeadowStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Longmeadow, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2024-05-08	£404,579
4 Longmeadow, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2019-01-11	£421,319
24 Longmeadow, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2014-01-31	£433,636
24 Longmeadow, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£243,000	2012-06-25	£416,571
9 Longmeadow, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2005-09-30	£411,090

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP33 3LD

Employment

IP33 3LD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

IP33 3LD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3LD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	109
Full-Time Employee	52
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	31
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	3
Looking after home or family	3
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Manufacturing	17
Construction	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Other	12
Education	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	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	444 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Westgate Street , IP33 1QG	3out of 4	1,194 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School Bridewell Lane , IP33 1RE	3out of 4	1,446 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Grove Road , IP33 3BJ	3out of 4	1,465 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sexton's Manor Community Primary School Greene Road , IP33 3HG	3out of 4	1,691 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,596 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bury St Edmunds County Upper School Beetons Way , IP32 6RF	1out of 4	2,234 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic School Beetons Way , IP32 6RH	3out of 4	2,422 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sybil Andrews Academy Rougham Tower Avenue , IP32 7QB	2out of 4	4,604 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Horringer Court Middle School Glastonbury Road , IP33 2EX	3out of 4	791 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westley Middle School Oliver Road , IP33 3JB	3out of 4	1,607 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Abbeygate Sixth Form College Beetons Way , IP33 3YU	- not rated	1,232 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No		More About School
West Suffolk College Out Risbygate , IP33 3RL	- not rated	1,323 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,838 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Riverwalk School Mayfield Road , IP33 2PD	3out of 4	2,325 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
South Lee School Nowton Road , IP33 2BT	- not rated	2,415 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Priory School Mount Road , IP32 7BH	4out of 4	2,553 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Albany Beard Road , IP32 6SA	3out of 4	2,808 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
John's Coffee	4 Stamford Court, Bury St Edmunds	384 yd
West-Bury Community Caf? & Takeaway	Risbygate Club, Westley Road	1,064 yd
Oakes Barn	St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds	1,090 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spread Eagle	Out Westgate, Bury St Edmunds	391 yd
WEST END HOME GUARD CLUB	West End Home Guard Social Club, 53 Abbot Road	592 yd
The Dove	68 Hospital Road, Bury St Edmunds	648 yd
Bury Bar Services Limited	Risbygate Club, Westley Road	1,064 yd
Hunter Club	65 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds	1,073 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Horringer Fish Bar	18 Glastonbury Road, Bury St Edmunds	874 yd
Golden House	68 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds	1,073 yd
Bury fish and chips	64-64A St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds	1,085 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Stores Limited	Tesco, 1-2 Stamford Court		395 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Westgate Primary School WESTGATE SCHOOL BUNGALOW WESTGATE SCHOOL BUNGALOW BROOKLANDS CLOSE	grass pitches	320 yd
The Bannatyne Spa HORRINGER COURT HORRINGER COURT	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	867 yd
Horringer Court Middle School GLASTONBURY ROAD	grass pitches	891 yd
St Louis Catholic Middle School (Closed) St. Andrews Street South	grass pitches	961 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	39.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	39.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	66.38 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	66.38 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	17.81 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.