Sanderling Close is in Mildenhall, Bury St. Edmunds and in Forest Heath district. IP28 7LE is located in the Mildenhall Kingsway & Market electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sanderling Close, Mildenhall, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 7LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP28 7JH, IP28 7HR, IP28 7LA, IP28 7HF, IP28 7HS, IP28 7HJ, IP28 7LJ, IP28 7LG, IP28 7LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP28 7LE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 47.4% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 51.8% | 52.6% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 7LE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% 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 | 26.6% | 27.5% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.2% | 58.9% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 14.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45% | 47.1% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 42% | 38.5% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 11.8% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 19.4% | 21.9% | 2.5% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 16% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 13.4% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 14.4% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 27.8% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 10.7% | 2.6% | -8.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 88.3% | 80.4% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -1.0% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 77.7% 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 | 77.8% | 77.7% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| European Union | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 14.6% | 12.8% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 11.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.8% | 77.7% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 7.3% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.8% | 2.4% | -7.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 8.4% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 13.1% | 0.3% | 12.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sanderling Close was 81.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.5% lower than the Mildenhall Great Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sanderling Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Mildenhall Great Heath and the 128th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sanderling Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-03-31 | £289,467 |
| 7 Sanderling Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-01-05 | £274,154 |
| 15 Sanderling Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-02-20 | £258,614 |
| 16 Sanderling Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-11-18 | £305,540 |
| 30 Sanderling Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £363,000 | 2022-08-17 | £358,209 |
IP28 7LE 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 | 132 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 587 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Heath Academy Girton Close , Mildenhall IP28 7PT | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beck Row Primary Academy The Street , Beck Row IP28 8AE | 1out of 4 | 3,672 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pines Primary School Manor Wood , Red Lodge IP28 8WL | - not rated | 4,165 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Row Academy Beeches Road , West Row IP28 8NY | 2out of 4 | 4,886 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 | 697 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 | 1,817 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 | 436 yd | |
| Crumbs Food Bar | Crumbs Food Bar Ltd, 24 Market Place | 570 yd | |
| St Andrews Cafe | 13 St Andrews Street, Mildenhall | 588 yd | |
| TopG Wings | 42 St Andrews Street, Mildenhall | 588 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 44 St Andrews Street, Mildenhall | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Half Moon | Half Moon Inn, 103 Kingsway | 197 yd | |
| Mildenhall Town Football Club | Mildenhall Town Fc, Recreation Way | 340 yd | |
| Mildenhall Social Club | Mildenhall Social And Bowls Club, Recreation Way | 398 yd | |
| The Maids Head | Maids Head, 9 Kingsway | 455 yd | |
| The Bell Inn | The Bell, Bell Lane | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mildenhall Fish & Chips | 7B King Street, Mildenhall | 436 yd | |
| Dragon House | 4-5 Police Station Square, Mildenhall | 605 yd | |
| China House | 6 Police Station Square, Mildenhall | 605 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 23 Market Place, Mildenhall | 606 yd | |
| KFC | 14 Market Place, Mildenhall | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Recreation Way | 398 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Co Operative Retail Services Ltd, King Street | 543 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mildenhall Town Fc MILDENHALL TOWN FC MILDENHALL TOWN FC RECREATION WAY | grass pitches | 341 yd |
| The Gym Mildenhall THE GYM MILDENHALL THE GYM MILDENHALL COLLEGE HEATH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 345 yd |
| Mildenhall Swimming Pool MILDENHALL SWIMMING POOL MILDENHALL SWIMMING POOL RECREATION WAY | swimming pool | 366 yd |
| Jubilee Playing Fields THE PAVILION THE PAVILION RECREATION WAY | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| Dome Leisure Centre BURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 483 yd |
| Mildenhall College Academy BURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Barton Mills Village Green MILDENHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.