Area Information for Walnut Tree Close, Norton, Bury St. Edmunds, IP31 3NG

Summary Back to Top

Walnut Tree Close in Norton is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Thurston ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket. This page combines information for the address Walnut Tree Close, Norton, Bury St. Edmunds, IP31 3NG, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of IP31 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for IP31 3NG.

Basic Information

Area Type Village
Local Authority Mid Suffolk
Ward Thurston
Constituency Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region Eastern
Country England

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Walnut Tree Close, Norton, Bury St. Edmunds, IP31 3NG is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (4 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 4 property sales in Walnut Tree Close since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Walnut Tree Close, Norton, Bury St. Edmunds consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 70
Semi-Detached 92
Terraced 15
Flat (Purpose-Built) 1
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 178
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Walnut Tree Close, Norton, Bury St. Edmunds contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 28% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 58
Owned with Mortgage 51
Shared Ownership 6
Rented: From Council 40
Rented: Other Social 9
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 11
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 1
Total 177

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 37
Two People 57
Three People 38
Four People 35
Five People 8
Six People 3
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 178

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Walnut Tree Close, Norton, Bury St. Edmunds consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 36
Family Household 137
Other Household 5
Total 178

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 90
Deprived In One Dimension 55
Deprived In Two Dimensions 28
Deprived In Three Dimensions 4
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 177

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 51% male.

Gender
Male 234
Female 228
Total 462

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 24
5-9 30
10-14 37
15-19 31
20-24 23
25-29 15
30-34 27
35-39 35
40-44 25
45-49 29
50-54 35
55-59 40
60-64 25
65-69 27
70-74 28
75-79 17
80-84 12
85+ 4
Total 464

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode IP31 3NG does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 107
Married 201
Separated 5
Divorced 30
Widowed 17
Total 360

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 218
Good 166
Fair 60
Bad 16
Very Bad 3
Total 463

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 114
Apprenticeship 14
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 63
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 54
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 40
No GCSEs or Equivalent 65
Other 7
Total 357

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Walnut Tree Close, Norton, Bury St. Edmunds) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 97% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 449
Mixed Ethnicity 6
Pakistani 3
Other Asian 1
Black African 1
Other 2
Total 462

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 431
European Union 16
Africa 4
Middle East and Asia 7
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 462

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 431
10+ Years 24
5-10 Years 4
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 3
Total 462

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to IP31 3NG.

Passport(s) Held
None 81
United Kingdom 363
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 11
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 1
Middle East or Asia 2
North America or Caribbean 3
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 212
Christian 204
Buddhist 1
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 4
Sikh 2
Other Religion 5
Not Stated 34
Total 462

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 122
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 51
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 30
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 8
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 26
Retired 86
Looking After Home or Family 13
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 16
Other 2
Total 360

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 30
Professional Occupations 42
Associate Professional Occupations 27
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 13
Skilled Trades Occupations 31
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 20
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 11
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 17
Elementary Occupations 24
Total 215

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 51
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 70
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 43
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 42
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 15
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 29
Semi-Routine Occupation 61
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 21
Full-time Student 26
Total 358

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Walnut Tree Close, Norton, Bury St. Edmunds, IP31 3NG is within the Mid-Suffolk North and East policing neighbourhood, under the Suffolk Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Walnut Tree Close
Neighbourhood Team Address Mid-Suffolk North and East
Raingate Street
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 2AP
Force Website: https://www.suffolk.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to Norton. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for IP31 3NG.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 6 closest railway stations to Walnut Tree Close, Norton, Bury St. Edmunds, IP31 3NG. The nearest railway station is Elmswell, approximately 2.3 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Elmswell 2.3 miles
Thurston 2.4 miles
Bury St Edmunds 6.4 miles
Stowmarket 7.3 miles
Needham Market 11 miles
Thetford 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Walnut Tree Close, Norton, Bury St. Edmunds, IP31 3NG. The nearest is Norton CEVC Primary School, approximately 280 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Norton CEVC Primary School 280 yards
    
Thurston Church of England Primary Academy 2 miles
    
Elmswell Community Primary School 2.6 miles
    
Woolpit Primary Academy 2.6 miles
    
Ixworth Church of England Primary School 3.2 miles
    
Rougham Church of England Primary School 3.4 miles
    
Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy 4.1 miles
    
Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy 4.4 miles
    
Stanton Community Primary School 4.7 miles
    
Abbots Green Primary Academy 4.8 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 9 closest secondary schools to Walnut Tree Close, Norton, Bury St. Edmunds, IP31 3NG. The nearest is Thurston Community College, approximately 2.3 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Thurston Community College 2.3 miles
    
Ixworth High School 3.4 miles
    
Sybil Andrews Academy 4.6 miles
    
Olive AP Academy - Suffolk 6.4 miles
    
Stowmarket High School 6.6 miles
    
King Edward VI CEVC School 6.8 miles
    
Bury St Edmunds County High School 6.9 miles
    
St Benedict's Catholic School 6.9 miles
    
Stowupland High School 7.8 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Walnut Tree Close, Norton, Bury St. Edmunds, IP31 3NG. The nearest is Woolpit Health Centre, approximately 2.6 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Woolpit Health Centre 2.6 miles
Ixworth Surgery 3.6 miles
Stanton Surgery 4.9 miles
Mount Farm Surgery 5.2 miles
Manor Farm Surgery 5.9 miles
Swan Surgery 6.2 miles
Angel Hill Surgery 6.4 miles
The Guildhall and Barrow Surgery 6.4 miles
Stowhealth 6.8 miles
Victoria Surgery 6.8 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Walnut Tree Close, Norton, Bury St. Edmunds, IP31 3NG. The nearest is Saxon House Dental Practice, approximately 5.2 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 2 closest hospitals to Walnut Tree Close, Norton, Bury St. Edmunds, IP31 3NG. The nearest is St Edmunds Hospital, approximately 6.2 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
St Edmunds Hospital 6.2 miles
West Suffolk Hospital 6.8 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Walnut Tree Close, Norton, Bury St. Edmunds, IP31 3NG. The nearest is Peel & Gudgin Opticians, approximately 6.3 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in IP31 3NG

This postcode has support for superfast broadband at one or more premises. Superfast broadband is generally taken to mean fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 30Mbps plus - more than enough for gaming, video calling, watching video and internet browsing. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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