Clare Close is in Mildenhall, Bury St. Edmunds and in Forest Heath district. IP28 7NW 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 Clare Close, Mildenhall, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 7NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP28 7NP, IP28 7NS, IP28 7PH, IP28 7PD, IP28 7NR, IP28 7PB, IP28 7SF, IP28 7PQ, IP28 7PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP28 7NW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 51.3% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 52.9% | 48.7% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around IP28 7NW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.4% | 44.9% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 36.8% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 13.4% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 | 47.7% | 51.1% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 33.1% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 11.3% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 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.
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 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 28% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.2% | 14.8% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 18.4% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 10.8% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 18% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 9.4% | 3.2% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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 | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.5% | 90.9% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
In this area, 73.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 73.4% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 17.5% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 11.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.3% | 3.4% | -2.9% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 73.9% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 14.8% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 3.7% | -2.6% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.6% | 76.7% | -21.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 6.2% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 22.9% | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clare Close was 60.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.4% lower than the Mildenhall Great Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clare Close has the 15th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Mildenhall Great Heath and the 183rd highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Clare Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-05-31 | £182,225 |
| 30 Clare Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2022-03-15 | £163,486 |
| 23 Clare Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2022-03-04 | £194,726 |
| 34 Clare Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-11-29 | £183,168 |
| 28 Clare Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2017-10-24 | £193,397 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Other | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 527 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Heath Academy Girton Close , Mildenhall IP28 7PT | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beck Row Primary Academy The Street , Beck Row IP28 8AE | 1out of 4 | 3,288 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pines Primary School Manor Wood , Red Lodge IP28 8WL | - not rated | 4,875 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Row Academy Beeches Road , West Row IP28 8NY | 2out of 4 | 4,898 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 | 988 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 | 1,687 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 | 937 yd | |
| Crumbs Food Bar | Crumbs Food Bar Ltd, 24 Market Place | 1,057 yd | |
| Sumo Sushi | 33A Market Place, Mildenhall | 1,064 yd | |
| Webbs' Sandwich Bar | 4A Market Place, Mildenhall | 1,064 yd | |
| Wong's Chinese Restaurant | 28 Market Place, Mildenhall | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Half Moon | Half Moon Inn, 103 Kingsway | 523 yd | |
| The Maids Head | Maids Head, 9 Kingsway | 836 yd | |
| Mildenhall Town Football Club | Mildenhall Town Fc, Recreation Way | 944 yd | |
| Mildenhall Social Club | Mildenhall Social And Bowls Club, Recreation Way | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mildenhall Fish & Chips | 7B King Street, Mildenhall | 937 yd | |
| Dragon House | 4-5 Police Station Square, Mildenhall | 979 yd | |
| China House | 6 Police Station Square, Mildenhall | 979 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 23 Market Place, Mildenhall | 1,064 yd | |
| KFC | 14 Market Place, Mildenhall | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | Co Operative Retail Services Ltd, King Street | 979 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Recreation Way | 1,034 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym Mildenhall THE GYM MILDENHALL THE GYM MILDENHALL COLLEGE HEATH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 396 yd |
| College Heath Middle School (Closed) Girton Close | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Great Heath Academy GIRTON CLOSE | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Dome Leisure Centre BURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 839 yd |
| Mildenhall College Academy BURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Mildenhall Town Fc MILDENHALL TOWN FC MILDENHALL TOWN FC RECREATION WAY | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Mildenhall Swimming Pool MILDENHALL SWIMMING POOL MILDENHALL SWIMMING POOL RECREATION WAY | swimming pool | 962 yd |
| Jubilee Playing Fields THE PAVILION THE PAVILION RECREATION WAY | grass pitches | 1,028 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 | 73.5% |
| 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 | 71.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.