James Carter Road is in Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds and in Forest Heath district. IP28 7RQ is located in the Mildenhall Queensway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about James Carter Road, Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 7RQ 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 7RQ 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 | 49.1% | 51.3% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.7% | -2.2% | 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 vicinity of IP28 7RQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% 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 | 20.8% | 25.4% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.5% | 58.1% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 13.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 6.7% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 50.6% | 45.2% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 36.8% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 13.6% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 22.3% | 25.9% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 11.7% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15.5% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 14.9% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 23.7% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 16% | 3.5% | -12.5% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 90.6% | 87.5% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 73.6% 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 | 72.7% | 73.6% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 21.3% | 21.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 20.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.7% | 74% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 15.9% | 6% | -9.9% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 0.3% | -5.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 6.3% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 13.4% | 9.1% | 1.9% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 21.5% | 0.3% | 21.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Carter Road was 27.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.9% lower than the Mildenhall Great Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
James Carter Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Mildenhall Great Heath and the 199th lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norderstedt House James Carter Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2023-07-06 | £817,852 |
| Anders & Kern Ltd James Carter Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £411,250 | 2007-08-29 | £655,926 |
IP28 7RQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 56 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 937 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Heath Primary School Girton Close , Mildenhall IP28 7PT | - not rated | 937 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Academy Trinity Avenue , Mildenhall IP28 7LR | 2out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School North Terrace , Mildenhall IP28 7AB | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beck Row Primary Academy The Street , Beck Row IP28 8AE | 3out of 4 | 1,964 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 | 2,318 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mildenhall College of Technology Bury Road , Mildenhall IP28 7HT | - not rated | 2,318 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Heath Middle School Girton Close , Mildenhall IP28 7PT | - not rated | 955 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Middle School Sheldrick Way , Mildenhall IP28 7JX | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On Track Education Mildenhall 82e & F Fred Dannatt Road , IP28 7RD | - not rated | 393 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 | 568 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Heath Academy GIRTON CLOSE | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| College Heath Middle School (Closed) Girton Close | grass pitches | 942 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.