Aspen Way is in Red Lodge, Bury St Edmunds and in Forest Heath district. IP28 8GU is located in the Iceni electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 2009-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aspen Way, Red Lodge, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 8GU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP28 8GZ, IP28 8ZL, IP28 8GY, IP28 8XW, IP28 8XU, IP28 8YA, IP28 8ZT, IP28 8GT, IP28 8JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP28 8GU is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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 | 51% | 46.4% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 49% | 53.6% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 | 37.7% | 41.5% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 43.6% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 0.5% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 11.2% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) 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 | 64% | 51.3% | -12.7% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 36.9% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 8.9% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 25.4% | 10.4% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 11.4% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 13% | 3.3% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 15.1% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 28.6% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 19.8% | 2.7% | -17.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 84.1% | 77.9% | -6.2% | 81.4% | -3.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other | 2.9% | 6% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 56.1% 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 | 58.9% | 56.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 35.4% | 37.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 36.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.9% | 56.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| 10+ Years | 27.7% | 5.1% | -22.6% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.1% | 3.4% | -8.7% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 12.7% | 12.4% | 2.2% | 10.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 22.8% | 21.8% | 1.9% | 20.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.6% | 76.7% | -31.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 37.6% | 0.3% | 37.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.1% | 37.2% | 14.9% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aspen Way was 35.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.3% higher than the Chedburgh & Chevington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aspen Way has the 19th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chedburgh & Chevington and the 277th lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.5%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aspen Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2025-01-10 | £425,441 |
| 3 Aspen Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-12-12 | £232,125 |
| 25 Aspen Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-12-12 | £242,954 |
| 23 Aspen Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-10-24 | £356,079 |
| 23 Aspen Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-04-23 | £365,202 |
The percentage of student residents living in IP28 8GU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Other | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's CEVCP School St Christopher's Cevcp School, Bellflower Crescent , Red Lodge IP28 8XQ | 1out of 4 | 378 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pines Primary School Manor Wood , Red Lodge IP28 8WL | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennett Primary School 98 Station Road , Kennett CB8 7QQ | 3out of 4 | 2,273 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,342 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty Mug Cafe | Unit 9, Bellflower Crescent | 467 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Red Lodge Sports Pavilion SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION HUNDRED ACRE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 551 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.