Creeting Hills is in Creeting St Mary, Ipswich and in Mid Suffolk district. IP6 8PY is located in the Needham Market electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Central Suffolk and North Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Creeting Hills, Creeting St Mary, Ipswich, IP6 8PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP6 8PY has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 51.2% | 49% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 48.8% | 51% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 IP6 8PY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% 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 | 14.6% | 23.2% | 8.6% | 37.9% | -14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 72.9% | 59.5% | -13.4% | 44.2% | 15.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 8.4% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 42.5% | 37% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 37% | 41.8% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 8.2% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 17.6% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 30.9% | 24.8% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 11.4% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 14.9% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 13.7% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 24.4% | -4.8% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 98.2% | 95.8% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 95.8% | 95.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 96.1% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Creeting Hills was 59.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.5% higher than the Claydon & Barham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Creeting Hills has the 3rd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Claydon & Barham and the 59th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.0%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill House Creeting Hills, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2014-05-29 | £260,519 |
IP6 8PY 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 IP6 8PY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 129 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creeting St Mary Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School All Saints Road , Creeting St Mary IP6 8NF | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosmere Community Primary School Quinton Road , Needham Market IP6 8DA | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Lavenham Way , Combs IP14 2BZ | 3out of 4 | 4,836 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Combs Ford Primary School Glemsford Road , IP14 2PN | - not rated | 5,090 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Cafe | Cafe And Premises, Alder Carr Farm | 747 yd | |
| Curry Inn | 10-12 Station Yard, Needham Market | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Chef | 22 Station Yard, Needham Market | 1,040 yd | |
| Wongs | Wongs Chinese Ltd 1 Station Yard, Needham Market | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Needham Gym & Fitness (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 1,091 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.