St Johns Close is in Mildenhall, Bury St. Edmunds and in Forest Heath district. IP28 7NT 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 St Johns Close, Mildenhall, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 7NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP28 7NS, IP28 7NZ, IP28 7NU, IP28 7SJ, IP28 7NY, IP28 7SF, IP28 7NR, IP28 7NX, IP28 7QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP28 7NT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51.9% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48.1% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 38% | 40.3% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 36.1% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 10.2% | -5.0% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 9.1% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 44.1% | 44.4% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 35.5% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 15.3% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
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 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 27.8% | 1.0% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.9% | 20.7% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 11.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 16.8% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 11.4% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 15.9% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 10.1% | 1.4% | -8.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.7% | 90.1% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 86.8% | 84.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 9.8% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 85.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 8.5% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 0.8% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.4% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.1% | 76.7% | -23.6% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 35.6% | 13.5% | 22.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.9% | 37.2% | 17.7% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Johns Close was 88.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.4% higher than the Mildenhall Great Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Johns Close has the 11th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Mildenhall Great Heath and the 116th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 St Johns Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-03-18 | £171,817 |
| 11 St Johns Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-10-04 | £175,594 |
| 10 St Johns Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2016-02-29 | £180,240 |
| 8 St Johns Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £128,995 | 2015-12-04 | £181,405 |
| 11 St Johns Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2015-11-30 | £153,367 |
IP28 7NT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 125 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Heath Academy Girton Close , Mildenhall IP28 7PT | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Academy Trinity Avenue , Mildenhall IP28 7LR | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beck Row Primary Academy The Street , Beck Row IP28 8AE | 1out of 4 | 3,125 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Row Academy Beeches Road , West Row IP28 8NY | 2out of 4 | 4,834 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pines Primary School Manor Wood , Red Lodge IP28 8WL | - not rated | 5,071 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 | 1,189 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 | 1,617 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 | 963 yd | |
| Rocca Cafe Lounge | 7A King Street, Mildenhall | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Half Moon | Half Moon Inn, 103 Kingsway | 728 yd | |
| The Maids Head | Maids Head, 9 Kingsway | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mildenhall Fish & Chips | 7B King Street, Mildenhall | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| College Heath Middle School (Closed) Girton Close | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| Great Heath Academy GIRTON CLOSE | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| The Gym Mildenhall THE GYM MILDENHALL THE GYM MILDENHALL COLLEGE HEATH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 576 yd |
| Dome Leisure Centre BURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,048 yd |
| Mildenhall College Academy BURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 30.0% |
| 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 | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.62 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.62 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.