Ash Close is in Raf Lakenheath, Brandon and in Forest Heath district. IP27 9QJ is located in the Lakenheath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ash Close, Raf Lakenheath, Brandon, IP27 9QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP27 9QN, IP27 9QH, IP27 9QL, IP27 9RT, IP27 9RX, IP27 9QP, IP27 9RN, IP27 9QW, IP27 9QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP27 9QJ has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 48.6% | 47% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 51.4% | 53% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 IP27 9QJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% 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 | 7.9% | 37.6% | 29.7% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 86.8% | 55.2% | -31.6% | 44.2% | 11.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 68.7% | 58.9% | -9.8% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 35.6% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 1.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 8.8% | 27.1% | 18.3% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.5% | 10.5% | 7.0% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 13.3% | 6.3% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.5% | 15.7% | 12.2% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 23.8% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 59.6% | 3.8% | -55.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 9.5% | 2.2% | -7.3% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 6.7% | 3.3% | -3.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 71.5% | 79.6% | 8.1% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 6.7% | 4.4% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 53.7% 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 | 15.1% | 53.7% | 38.6% | 83.2% | -29.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 6.7% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 82.1% | 35.1% | -47.0% | 1.3% | 33.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 15.1% | 53.5% | 38.4% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| 10+ Years | 45.3% | 8.6% | -36.7% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 36.3% | 5.6% | -30.7% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 14.5% | 11.7% | 2.2% | 12.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 17.8% | 17.2% | 1.9% | 15.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.7% | 76.7% | -30.0% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 31.3% | 0.3% | 31.0% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Not answered | 13.6% | 6.0% | 7.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ash Close was 26.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.7% lower than the Lakenheath average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Ash Close has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lakenheath and the 202nd lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.8%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Ash Close, Brandon, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2024-09-04 | £263,573 |
| 1 Ash Close, Brandon, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-03-28 | £293,569 |
| 10 Ash Close, Brandon, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-11-29 | £189,248 |
| 7 Ash Close, Brandon, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-06-25 | £224,740 |
| 8 Ash Close, Brandon, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2021-01-11 | £222,480 |
IP27 9QJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 126 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Other | 49 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 3,261 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beck Row Primary Academy The Street , Beck Row IP28 8AE | 1out of 4 | 3,858 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Heath Academy Girton Close , Mildenhall IP28 7PT | 3out of 4 | 4,587 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Academy Trinity Avenue , Mildenhall IP28 7LR | 3out of 4 | 5,119 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On Track Education Centre (Mildenhall) 82e & F Fred Dannatt Road , IP28 7RD | - not rated | 4,896 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manna40 | Unit 1, Shopping Centre | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim's Bulgogi | 6 Earls Field, RAF Lakenheath | 98 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 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.