Junction Road is in Mildenhall, Bury St. Edmunds and in Forest Heath district. IP28 7BZ is located in the Mildenhall Great Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Junction Road, Mildenhall, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 7BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP28 7QZ, IP28 7BY, IP28 7AH, IP28 7AQ, IP28 7FH, IP28 7BS, IP28 7BW, IP28 7AF, IP28 7AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP28 7BZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.4% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.6% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 7BZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% 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 | 17.7% | 25.1% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.5% | 58.7% | -6.8% | 44.2% | 14.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8% | 6.4% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.5% | 38% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 32.1% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 24.1% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 IP28 7BZ this area, 28.6% 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 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.3% | 28.6% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 12.4% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 9.8% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 8.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 18.4% | 12.0% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 19.7% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 8% | 3% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 93.6% | 97.5% | 3.9% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 88.3% | 86.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 85.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 7.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 0.3% | 6.3% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Junction Road was 122.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.9% higher than the Mildenhall Great Heath average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Junction Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Mildenhall Great Heath and the 70th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Junction Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2024-11-29 | £260,908 |
| 31 Junction Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2024-08-19 | £260,908 |
| 3 Junction Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2024-06-28 | £234,565 |
| 8 Junction Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-09-22 | £218,768 |
| 29 Junction Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-03-04 | £281,155 |
IP28 7BZ 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 7BZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 499 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Heath Academy Girton Close , Mildenhall IP28 7PT | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beck Row Primary Academy The Street , Beck Row IP28 8AE | 1out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Row Academy Beeches Road , West Row IP28 8NY | 2out of 4 | 3,998 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pines Primary School Manor Wood , Red Lodge IP28 8WL | - not rated | 4,842 yd | Free schools | Yes | 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 | 1,690 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 | 800 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels Cafe Ltd | 8 Chiswick Avenue, Mildenhall | 585 yd | |
| Gandhi Indian Cuisine | 12C High Street, Mildenhall | 766 yd | |
| Cappadocia Turkish Meze & Bar | 11 High Street, Mildenhall | 766 yd | |
| Sumo Sushi | 33A Market Place, Mildenhall | 830 yd | |
| Webbs' Sandwich Bar | 4A Market Place, Mildenhall | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Maids Head | Maids Head, 9 Kingsway | 723 yd | |
| Mildenhall Cricket Club | Wamil Way, Mildenhall | 859 yd | |
| Mildenhall Town Football Club | Mildenhall Town Fc, Recreation Way | 987 yd | |
| The Half Moon | Half Moon Inn, 103 Kingsway | 1,026 yd | |
| Mildenhall Social Club | Mildenhall Social And Bowls Club, Recreation Way | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon House | 4-5 Police Station Square, Mildenhall | 710 yd | |
| China House | 6 Police Station Square, Mildenhall | 710 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab House | 14A High Street, Mildenhall | 766 yd | |
| Rumbles Fish Bar | 12B High Street, Mildenhall | 766 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 13 High Street, Mildenhall | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | Co Operative Retail Services Ltd, King Street | 785 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Recreation Way | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Heath Academy GIRTON CLOSE | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| College Heath Middle School (Closed) Girton Close | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| The Gym Mildenhall THE GYM MILDENHALL THE GYM MILDENHALL COLLEGE HEATH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 827 yd |
| Mildenhall Swimming Pool MILDENHALL SWIMMING POOL MILDENHALL SWIMMING POOL RECREATION WAY | swimming pool | 981 yd |
| Mildenhall Town Fc MILDENHALL TOWN FC MILDENHALL TOWN FC RECREATION WAY | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Mildenhall College Academy (Sheldrick Site) Sheldrick Way | grass pitches | 1,034 yd |
| Jubilee Playing Fields THE PAVILION THE PAVILION RECREATION WAY | grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 14.3% |
| 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 | 2.9% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.