Chapel Road is in West Row, Bury St Edmunds and in Forest Heath district. IP28 8PA is located in the The Rows electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chapel Road, West Row, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 8PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP28 8XE, IP28 8PB, IP28 8PH, IP28 8QG, IP28 8QB, IP28 8NY, IP28 8QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP28 8PA is primarily male, with 54.8% 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 | 47% | 45.2% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -5.8% |
| Male | 53% | 54.8% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
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 8PA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% 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 | 25.1% | 25.5% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 59.2% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 15.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8.6% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) 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 | 58.5% | 54.1% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 31.2% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 12% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 26.5% | 21.9% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 10.6% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 14.3% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 34% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 12.8% | 3.4% | -9.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 87.1% | 95.5% | 8.4% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 77.9% 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 | 67.4% | 77.9% | 10.5% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 29.5% | 17.6% | -11.9% | 1.3% | 16.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.9% | 78.6% | 11.7% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 13.2% | 4.8% | -8.4% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.8% | 0.6% | -15.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 9.6% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 17.1% | 0.3% | 16.8% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Road was 47.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.0% higher than the Lakenheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chapel Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lakenheath and the 240th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captiv Chapel Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-10-28 | £457,129 |
| The Orangery Chapel Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-04-13 | £361,915 |
| Jasmine Chapel Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2019-11-07 | £341,764 |
| 79 Chapel Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2016-08-02 | £330,693 |
| The Orangery Chapel Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2016-06-30 | £114,117 |
IP28 8PA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
IP28 8PA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Other | 60 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Row Academy Beeches Road , West Row IP28 8NY | 2out of 4 | 276 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beck Row Primary Academy The Street , Beck Row IP28 8AE | 1out of 4 | 2,890 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isleham Church of England Primary School Malting Lane , Isleham CB7 5RZ | 3out of 4 | 3,617 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Academy Trinity Avenue , Mildenhall IP28 7LR | 3out of 4 | 4,360 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Heath Academy Girton Close , Mildenhall IP28 7PT | 3out of 4 | 4,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,468 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 | 3,153 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chloe's Coffee & Cake | 37 Beeches Road, West Row | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judes Ferry | Ferry Lane, West Row | 906 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Row Playing Fields PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD BEECHES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 306 yd |
| West Row Indoor Bowls Club WEST ROW BOWLS CLUB WEST ROW BOWLS CLUB BEECHES ROAD | indoor bowls | 307 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 | 72.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.4% |
| 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 | 24.1% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 191.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 71 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.