Staithe Road is in Bungay and in Waveney district. NR35 1ET is located in the Bungay & Wainford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Waveney. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Staithe Road, Bungay, NR35 1ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR35 1EU, NR35 1HH, NR35 1EL, NR35 1EJ, NR35 1BY, NR35 1EZ, NR35 1HS, NR35 1EH, NR35 1BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR35 1ET has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% 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 | 54.3% | 56.1% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 45.7% | 43.9% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
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 | 17% | 21.3% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 48.2% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 13.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 14.6% | 14.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
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 | 36.6% | 37.7% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 38.2% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 20.3% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 7.6% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 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 | 28.3% | 21.4% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 9.7% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 11.2% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 33.7% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.7% | 96.2% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 98.3% | 95.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 95.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 60.4% | 46.2% | 14.2% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Staithe Road was 49.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.1% higher than the Bungay & Wainford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Staithe Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Bungay & Wainford and the 307th highest crime rate of 850 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Staithe Road, Bungay, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2025-10-30 | £217,094 |
| The Staithe Business Suite Staithe Road, Bungay, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-11-30 | £153,942 |
| 24 Staithe Road, Bungay, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-11-14 | £210,139 |
| 19 Staithe Road, Bungay, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2022-05-13 | £308,142 |
| 31 Staithe Road, Bungay, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-10-01 | £363,575 |
NR35 1ET 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 NR35 1ET area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bungay Primary School Wingfield Street , NR35 1HA | 3out of 4 | 157 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bungay Primary School Wingfield Street , NR35 1HA | - not rated | 157 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School St Mary's Street , NR35 1AY | 3out of 4 | 241 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School St Mary's Street , NR35 1AY | - not rated | 241 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earsham CE VA Primary School School Road , Earsham NR35 2TF | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bungay High School Queen's Road , NR35 1RW | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bungay High School Queen's Road , NR35 1RW | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bungay Middle School Hillside Road East , NR35 1JS | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunelm Independent School Dunelm House , Lower Olland Street NR35 1BZ | - not rated | 264 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle EAST School Hillside Road East , NR35 1JS | 4out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows School Ditchingham , NR35 2DU | - not rated | 3,035 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Woodhill School Geldeston Road , Ellingham NR35 2ER | - not rated | 4,374 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shop | 48B St Marys Street, Bungay | 269 yd | |
| Suffolk Stonehouse | 18 St Marys Street, Bungay | 304 yd | |
| Buttercross Garden Cafe | 6 Cross Street, Bungay | 333 yd | |
| Gelato And Sorbetto | 9 Market Place, Bungay | 358 yd | |
| The Old Bank Tea Room | 8 Market Place, Bungay | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers Inn | 23 Bridge Street, Bungay | 348 yd | |
| Bungay And District Royal British Legion Club Ltd | Royal British Legion, Priory Lane | 374 yd | |
| Three Tuns Hotel | The Three Tuns, Earsham Street | 475 yd | |
| The Mayfair | 18 Broad Street, Bungay | 506 yd | |
| Green Dragon Public House | Green Dragon, 29 Broad Street | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Bit On The Side | 24 Upper Olland Street, Bungay | 303 yd | |
| Pex Fish & Chips | 34 St Marys Street, Bungay | 304 yd | |
| Skyways Chinese | 32 St Marys Street, Bungay | 304 yd | |
| Bungay Kebab | 22 St Marys Street, Bungay | 304 yd | |
| Spice Of Balti | 42 St Marys Street, Bungay | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Operative Food | Rainbow Foodstore, Hillside Road East | 777 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodywise (Closed) Rose Lane | health and fitness suite | 370 yd |
| Bungay And Waveney Valley Golf Club OUTNEY COMMON | golf | 1,042 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.