Church Lane is in Barton Mills, Bury St. Edmunds and in Forest Heath district. IP28 6AU 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 Lane, Barton Mills, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 6AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP28 6AX, IP28 6AP, IP28 6AY, IP28 6BA, IP28 6AN, IP28 6AW, IP28 6BQ, IP28 6AJ, IP28 6BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP28 6AU 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 | 51% | 50.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49% | 49.7% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.9% | 34.5% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.7% | 50.5% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 8.5% | 3.0% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.1% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 43.1% | 42% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 38.2% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 16.3% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.1% | 25.9% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 10.3% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 13.8% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 18.6% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 24.5% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 10.9% | 3.1% | -7.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 94.7% | 95.6% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.2% 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 | 83.9% | 85.2% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.5% | 5.9% | -3.6% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.9% | 84.9% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 8.3% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Lane was 72.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 125.3% higher than the Lakenheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lakenheath and the 147th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Church Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2021-09-24 | £515,669 |
| 5 Church Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-09-21 | £381,316 |
| 1 Church Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2019-03-29 | £613,118 |
| 1 Church Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £386,500 | 2004-07-27 | £749,461 |
| 1 Church Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2002-01-25 | £609,259 |
IP28 6AU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
IP28 6AU 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 1,614 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Heath Academy Girton Close , Mildenhall IP28 7PT | 3out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pines Primary School Manor Wood , Red Lodge IP28 8WL | - not rated | 3,135 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 | 3,941 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beck Row Primary Academy The Street , Beck Row IP28 8AE | 1out of 4 | 4,587 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 | 1,122 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 | 2,625 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell Inn | The Bell, Bell Lane | 248 yd | |
| The Bull Inn | The Street, Barton Mills | 559 yd | |
| Mildenhall Social Club | Mildenhall Social And Bowls Club, Recreation Way | 948 yd | |
| Mildenhall Town Football Club | Mildenhall Town Fc, Recreation Way | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Recreation Way | 948 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barton Mills Village Green MILDENHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 201 yd |
| Jubilee Playing Fields THE PAVILION THE PAVILION RECREATION WAY | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Mildenhall Town Fc MILDENHALL TOWN FC MILDENHALL TOWN FC RECREATION WAY | grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
| Mildenhall Swimming Pool MILDENHALL SWIMMING POOL MILDENHALL SWIMMING POOL RECREATION WAY | swimming pool | 1,034 yd |
| Dome Leisure Centre BURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,079 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| 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 | 52.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 154.54 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 154.54 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.18 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.