Spruce Close is in Raf Lakenheath, Brandon and in Forest Heath district. IP27 9RQ 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 Spruce Close, Raf Lakenheath, Brandon, IP27 9RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP27 9RL, IP27 9RJ, IP27 9RG, IP27 9RE, IP27 9RH, IP27 9RN, IP27 9RD, IP27 9RR, IP27 9QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP27 9RQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 51.4% | 48.5% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 51.5% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 8.4% | 34.1% | 25.7% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 87.9% | 50.1% | -37.8% | 44.2% | 5.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 1.3% | 11.2% | 9.9% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94.6%) 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 | 68.1% | 62% | -6.1% | 48.4% | 13.6% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 32.6% | 3.3% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 2.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around IP27 9RQ this area, 29.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.6% | 29.8% | 7.2% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.5% | 10% | 7.5% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5% | 12.7% | 7.7% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.8% | 18.4% | 14.6% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 22.8% | 12.3% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 54% | 4.1% | -49.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 6.9% | 2.4% | -4.5% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 5.1% | 1.9% | -3.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 5.4% | 2.4% | -3.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 65.3% | 78.1% | 12.8% | 81.4% | -3.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 52.9% 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 | 15.9% | 52.9% | 37.0% | 83.2% | -30.3% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 7.8% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 75.1% | 35.6% | -39.5% | 1.3% | 34.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 15.9% | 52.5% | 36.6% | 83.2% | -30.7% |
| 10+ Years | 44% | 9.2% | -34.8% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 37% | 2.4% | -34.6% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 18% | 15.7% | 2.2% | 15.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 18% | 17.2% | 1.9% | 16.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.9% | 76.7% | -26.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 31% | 0.3% | 30.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spruce Close was 17.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.7% lower than the Lakenheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spruce Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lakenheath and the 123rd lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Spruce Close, Brandon, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2022-07-08 | £267,275 |
| 5 Spruce Close, Brandon, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2020-03-06 | £276,797 |
| 7 Spruce Close, Brandon, Suffolk Terraced, a newly built property | £179,000 | 2018-11-09 | £219,672 |
| 17 Spruce Close, Brandon, Suffolk Detached, a newly built property | £209,000 | 2018-11-02 | £247,440 |
| 15 Spruce Close, Brandon, Suffolk Terraced, a newly built property | £200,000 | 2018-06-25 | £248,861 |
IP27 9RQ 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 | 256 |
| Other | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Other | 85 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,464 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beck Row Primary Academy The Street , Beck Row IP28 8AE | 1out of 4 | 3,991 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Heath Academy Girton Close , Mildenhall IP28 7PT | 3out of 4 | 4,493 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Academy Trinity Avenue , Mildenhall IP28 7LR | 3out of 4 | 5,024 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 | 4,891 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 | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim's Bulgogi | 6 Earls Field, RAF Lakenheath | 270 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Raf Lakenheath Fitness Centre BUILDING 917 BUILDING 917 | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 1,041 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 | 33 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.