Thomas Lane is in Bury St. Edmunds and in St Edmundsbury district. IP33 3PS is located in the Abbeygate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury St Edmunds. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thomas Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP33 3PJ, IP33 3PH, IP33 1QD, IP33 3PP, IP33 1QF, IP33 3JT, IP33 1QE, IP33 3DN, IP33 3PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP33 3PS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 51% | 49.2% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49% | 50.8% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 40.6% | 38.1% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 33.3% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.4% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 18.3% | 15.6% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.3% | 37.8% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 33% | 32.3% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 18.6% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 9.3% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 26.3% | 24% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 8% | 1.9% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 15.7% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 7.7% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 5.6% | -2.7% | 16.9% | -11.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.7% | 33.5% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 8.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 93.3% | 84.4% | -8.9% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 72.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 72.6% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 7% | 11.1% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7% | 10.3% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 9.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80% | 73% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 7.1% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 5.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 8.5% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.3% | 76.7% | -24.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 5% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 8.3% | 0.3% | 8.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.4% | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thomas Lane was 733.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 240.4% higher than the Abbeygate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thomas Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Abbeygate and the 2nd highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 353.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Thomas Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,500 | 2005-12-02 | £461,154 |
| 1 Thomas Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2002-04-12 | £278,234 |
IP33 3PS 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 3PS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Retired | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Westgate Street , IP33 1QG | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School Bridewell Lane , IP33 1RE | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery Brooklands Close , IP33 3JX | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Grove Road , IP33 3BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick Primary School Steward Road , IP33 2PW | - not rated | 1,513 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 | 1,088 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury St Edmunds County Upper School Beetons Way , IP32 6RF | 1out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic School Beetons Way , IP32 6RH | 3out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sybil Andrews Academy Rougham Tower Avenue , IP32 7QB | 2out of 4 | 3,678 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 | 1,797 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westley Middle School Oliver Road , IP33 3JB | 3out of 4 | 2,141 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 | 1,031 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| West Suffolk College Out Risbygate , IP33 3RL | - not rated | 1,053 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 | 955 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Mount Road , IP32 7BH | 4out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Lee School Nowton Road , IP33 2BT | - not rated | 2,032 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverwalk School Mayfield Road , IP33 2PD | 3out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albany Beard Road , IP32 6SA | 3out of 4 | 2,579 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakes Barn | St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds | 149 yd | |
| Combat2Coffee | 12 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 251 yd | |
| Baileys 2 | 5 Whiting Street, Bury St Edmunds | 279 yd | |
| Procopios Pantry | 17 Langton Place, Bury St Edmunds | 288 yd | |
| Hatter Street Studio & Cafe | 22B Hatter Street, Bury St Edmunds | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The West Gate | 69 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 96 yd | |
| Hunter Club | 65 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 122 yd | |
| Whitings Bar Ltd | 74-75 Whiting Street, Bury St Edmunds | 279 yd | |
| The Masons Arms | Masons Arms, 14 Whiting Street | 279 yd | |
| SO Bar | 1-3 Langton Place, Bury St Edmunds | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden House | 68 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 122 yd | |
| Bury fish and chips | 64-64A St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds | 138 yd | |
| Noodle King Chinese Takeaway | 37 Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds | 252 yd | |
| Hatters Sandwich Bar | 20A Hatter Street, Bury St Edmunds | 316 yd | |
| Top Garden Chinese Takeaway | 30 High Baxter Street, Bury St Edmunds | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europa B Ltd | 12 Woolhall Street, Bury St Edmunds | 331 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, 1-2 Stamford Court | 655 yd | |
| East of England Co-op | Unit 2, 8 Out Risbygate | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis Catholic Middle School (Closed) St. Andrews Street South | grass pitches | 100 yd |
| Abbey Gardens 24A 24A ANGEL HILL | tennis courts | 628 yd |
| Westgate Primary School WESTGATE SCHOOL BUNGALOW WESTGATE SCHOOL BUNGALOW BROOKLANDS CLOSE | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| St James Ce Va Middle School (Closed) Vinefields | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Bury Town Football Club BURY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB BURY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB COTTON LANE | grass pitches | 1,068 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.