Mildenhall Road, Barton Mills, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 6BD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP28 6BD 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%

Partnership Status

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 6BD 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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Mildenhall Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mildenhall Road was 16.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.0% lower than the Lakenheath average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Mildenhall Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Lakenheath and the 105th lowest crime rate of 590 local areas in West Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,200

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in IP28 6BD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Mildenhall Road are based on 56 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Forest Heath.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Mildenhall Road, Barton Mills, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 6BD

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP28 6BD

Average Price
£561,146

Semi-Detached
£334,520

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£636,688

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mildenhall Road

Average Price
£560,897

Semi-Detached
£356,919

Terraced
£291,515

Detached
£659,196

Flats/Maisonettes
£56,270

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mildenhall Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
25 Mildenhall Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£745,721	2026-01-15	£743,371
16 Mildenhall Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£580,000	2025-06-23	£577,566
14 Mildenhall Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£590,000	2024-01-05	£574,267
16 Mildenhall Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£430,000	2022-12-16	£405,233
Mill View Mildenhall Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£895,000	2022-11-10	£834,337

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP28 6BD

Employment

IP28 6BD 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 6BD 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School North Terrace , Mildenhall IP28 7AB	- not rated	1,324 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Church of England Academy Trinity Avenue , Mildenhall IP28 7LR	2out of 4	1,475 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Great Heath Academy Girton Close , Mildenhall IP28 7PT	3out of 4	1,993 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Great Heath Primary School Girton Close , Mildenhall IP28 7PT	- not rated	1,993 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Pines Primary School Manor Wood , Red Lodge IP28 8WL	3out of 4	3,193 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mildenhall College Academy The Hub , Sheldrick Way IP28 7JX	3out of 4	1,142 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Mildenhall College of Technology Bury Road , Mildenhall IP28 7HT	- not rated	1,142 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Riverside Middle School Sheldrick Way , Mildenhall IP28 7JX	- not rated	1,289 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
College Heath Middle School Girton Close , Mildenhall IP28 7PT	- not rated	1,963 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
On Track Education Mildenhall 82e & F Fred Dannatt Road , IP28 7RD	- not rated	2,438 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shi-Tennoji School Herringswell , IP28 6SW	- not rated	3,197 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
St Andrews Cafe	13 St Andrews Street, Mildenhall	850 yd
TopG Wings	42 St Andrews Street, Mildenhall	850 yd
Costa Coffee	44 St Andrews Street, Mildenhall	850 yd
Spice Lounge	32 High Street, Mildenhall	853 yd
Crumbs Food Bar	Crumbs Food Bar Ltd, 24 Market Place	911 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bell Inn	The Bell, Bell Lane	513 yd
Mildenhall Social Club	Mildenhall Social And Bowls Club, Recreation Way	718 yd
Mildenhall Town Football Club	Mildenhall Town Fc, Recreation Way	810 yd
The Bull Inn	The Street, Barton Mills	819 yd
The Maids Head	Maids Head, 9 Kingsway	1,059 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bella Pizza	23-23A High Street, Mildenhall	853 yd
Mildenhall Fish & Chips	7B King Street, Mildenhall	916 yd
Domino's Pizza	23 Market Place, Mildenhall	952 yd
KFC	14 Market Place, Mildenhall	952 yd
Papa Johns	13 High Street, Mildenhall	1,019 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys, Recreation Way		718 yd
Heron Foods	Co Operative Retail Services Ltd, King Street		987 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Barton Mills Village Green MILDENHALL ROAD	grass pitches	166 yd
Jubilee Playing Fields THE PAVILION THE PAVILION RECREATION WAY	grass pitches	723 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	808 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	56.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	46.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	40.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	72.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	330 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	330 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.