Church Meadow is in Barton Mills, Bury St. Edmunds and in Forest Heath district. IP28 6AR is located in the Manor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Meadow, Barton Mills, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 6AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP28 6AT, IP28 6AW, IP28 6AP, IP28 6AN, IP28 6AJ, IP28 6AU, IP28 6AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP28 6AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.3% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.7% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 IP28 6AR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59% 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 | 22% | 18% | -4.0% | 37.9% | -19.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 59% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 14.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 8.1% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 13.7% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
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 | 59.1% | 48.6% | -10.5% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 34.6% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 12.4% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17% | 22.8% | 5.8% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 13.6% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 11.7% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6.8% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 13% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 29.6% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 21.1% | 2.5% | -18.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 0.5% | -3.4% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 88.6% | 92.4% | 3.8% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 82.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 82.7% | 10.5% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 22.3% | 9.2% | -13.1% | 1.3% | 7.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.2% | 82.7% | 10.5% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 18.9% | 7% | -11.9% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 7% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 8.1% | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Meadow was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Lakenheath average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Church Meadow, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-01-05 | £363,877 |
| 3 Church Meadow, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2019-07-26 | £434,348 |
| 31 Church Meadow, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2019-03-28 | £285,120 |
| 35 Church Meadow, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2017-03-10 | £343,132 |
| 59 Church Meadow, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2014-09-17 | £381,176 |
IP28 6AR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 IP28 6AR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 56 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 61 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Academy Trinity Avenue , Mildenhall IP28 7LR | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Heath Academy Girton Close , Mildenhall IP28 7PT | 3out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pines Primary School Manor Wood , Red Lodge IP28 8WL | - not rated | 3,429 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's CEVCP School St Christopher's Cevcp School, Bellflower Crescent , Red Lodge IP28 8XQ | 1out of 4 | 4,235 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beck Row Primary Academy The Street , Beck Row IP28 8AE | 1out of 4 | 4,390 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mildenhall College Academy The Hub , Sheldrick Way IP28 7JX | 3out of 4 | 849 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 | 2,451 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocca Cafe Lounge | 7A King Street, Mildenhall | 951 yd | |
| St Andrews Cafe | 13 St Andrews Street, Mildenhall | 958 yd | |
| TopG Wings | 42 St Andrews Street, Mildenhall | 958 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 44 St Andrews Street, Mildenhall | 958 yd | |
| Spice Lounge | 32 High Street, Mildenhall | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell Inn | The Bell, Bell Lane | 209 yd | |
| The Bull Inn | The Street, Barton Mills | 449 yd | |
| Mildenhall Social Club | Mildenhall Social And Bowls Club, Recreation Way | 744 yd | |
| Mildenhall Town Football Club | Mildenhall Town Fc, Recreation Way | 811 yd | |
| The Half Moon | Half Moon Inn, 103 Kingsway | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mildenhall Fish & Chips | 7B King Street, Mildenhall | 951 yd | |
| Bella Pizza | 23-23A High Street, Mildenhall | 986 yd | |
| Burger King | Fiveways, Barton Mills | 1,030 yd | |
| Walkers Snack Bar | Brandon Road, Mildenhall | 1,030 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 23 Market Place, Mildenhall | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Recreation Way | 744 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Co Operative Retail Services Ltd, King Street | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barton Mills Village Green MILDENHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 385 yd |
| Jubilee Playing Fields THE PAVILION THE PAVILION RECREATION WAY | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Dome Leisure Centre BURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 789 yd |
| Mildenhall Town Fc MILDENHALL TOWN FC MILDENHALL TOWN FC RECREATION WAY | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Mildenhall Swimming Pool MILDENHALL SWIMMING POOL MILDENHALL SWIMMING POOL RECREATION WAY | swimming pool | 821 yd |
| Mildenhall College Academy BURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 833 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 | 19.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 19.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 19.4% |
| 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 | 50.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.