The Mill is in Icklingham, Bury St Edmunds and in Forest Heath district. IP28 6PT is located in the Risby electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Mill, Icklingham, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP28 6PT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.7% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.3% | -3.0% | 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 6PT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.4% 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 | 21.6% | 21.3% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 58.4% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 14.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 10.6% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 4% | 6.4% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 45.2% | 48% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 34.2% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 14.5% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 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 | 25.3% | 24.3% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 8.5% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 17.6% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 17% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.4% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 95.7% | 95.7% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 89.1% | 86.7% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 7.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 87% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 7.4% | 0.3% | 7.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Mill was 38.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.8% higher than the Chedburgh & Chevington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Mill has the 17th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chedburgh & Chevington and the 293rd highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.2%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C Marston & Sons (Icklingham) Ltd The Mill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2017-05-23 | £778,400 |
IP28 6PT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mildenhall College Academy The Hub , Sheldrick Way IP28 7JX | 3out of 4 | 5,372 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Guinness Arms | Guinness Arms, The Street | 333 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.