Gorse Close is in Lakenheath, Brandon and in Forest Heath district. IP27 9DE is located in the Lakenheath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gorse Close, Lakenheath, Brandon, IP27 9DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP27 9DB, IP27 9DD, IP27 9DF, IP27 9AU, IP27 9AW, IP27 9QD, IP27 9AL, IP27 9DJ, IP27 9AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP27 9DE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 50.4% | 4.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 54.2% | 49.6% | -4.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 32% | 28.8% | -3.2% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 41% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 14% | 8.3% | 2.2% | 11.8% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11.3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 43.2% | 41.8% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 46.6% | 37.7% | -8.9% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 16.4% | 7.9% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.2% | 27.8% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 16.6% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 11.7% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 17.9% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 17.9% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 18% | 3.1% | -14.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 1.6% | 8.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.8% | 80.9% | -14.9% | 81.4% | -0.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 70.7% 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 | 78.8% | 70.7% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 11% | 9.7% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 14.8% | 11.4% | -3.4% | 1.3% | 10.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.4% | 71% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 8.9% | 18% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 12.8% | 0.3% | 12.5% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gorse Close was 26.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.8% lower than the Lakenheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gorse Close has the 24th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lakenheath and the 204th lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Gorse Close, Brandon, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2024-04-04 | £168,514 |
| 19 Gorse Close, Brandon, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-02-21 | £157,069 |
| 8 Gorse Close, Brandon, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-03-15 | £91,112 |
| 28 Gorse Close, Brandon, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2022-11-30 | £179,253 |
| 22 Gorse Close, Brandon, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £171,500 | 2022-10-17 | £166,257 |
IP27 9DE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Other | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakenheath Community Primary School Mill Road , Lakenheath IP27 9DU | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club | Lakenheath Community Primary School, Mill Road | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trawlers Catch | 154 High Street, Lakenheath | 693 yd | |
| CJ's Sandwich Bar | 133 High Street, Lakenheath | 693 yd | |
| Rising Star | 77 High Street, Lakenheath | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lakenheath Pavilion LAKENHEATH VILLAGE PLAYING FIELDS LAKENHEATH VILLAGE PLAYING FIELDS ERISWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Eriswell Road Playing Fields LAKENHEATH VILLAGE PLAYING FIELDS LAKENHEATH VILLAGE PLAYING FIELDS ERISWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 500 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 | 51.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 2.9% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 61.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.