Elmcroft Close is in Beck Row, Bury St. Edmunds and in Forest Heath district. IP28 8RP is located in the The Rows electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 2004-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elmcroft Close, Beck Row, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 8RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP28 8AU, IP28 8UF, IP28 8UG, IP28 8AW, IP28 8UE, IP28 8BE, IP28 8AL, IP28 8UA, IP28 8AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP28 8RP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50% | 49% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 25.3% | 33.7% | 8.4% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 46.5% | -8.9% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 6.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 12% | 9.1% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 37.6% | 52.8% | 15.2% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 43.1% | 31.4% | -11.7% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 9.7% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 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 | 26.5% | 27.6% | 1.1% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 8.4% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 11.1% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7.4% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 16.8% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 24.9% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 21.7% | 3.7% | -18.0% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.5% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 92.1% | 75.5% | -16.6% | 81.4% | -5.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 0.1% | 6.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Other | 1.5% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 77.6% 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 | 63.9% | 77.6% | 13.7% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 32.2% | 15.5% | -16.7% | 1.3% | 14.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.9% | 77.3% | 13.4% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 18.8% | 4.4% | -14.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.4% | 0.5% | -9.9% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 8.3% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 9.5% | 5.0% | 1.9% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.5% | 76.7% | -16.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 16.8% | 0.3% | 16.5% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmcroft Close was 40.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.7% higher than the Lakenheath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Elmcroft Close has the 24th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Lakenheath and the 294th lowest crime rate of 590 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Elmcroft Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2024-03-28 | £220,178 |
| 7 Elmcroft Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-10-31 | £182,160 |
| 1 Elmcroft Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £309,000 | 2022-09-06 | £290,625 |
| 8 Elmcroft Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-06-28 | £281,169 |
| 18 Elmcroft Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-02-25 | £240,981 |
IP28 8RP 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beck Row Primary Academy The Street , Beck Row IP28 8AE | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beck Row Primary School The Street , Beck Row IP28 8AE | - not rated | 511 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Heath Academy Girton Close , Mildenhall IP28 7PT | 3out of 4 | 3,019 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Heath Primary School Girton Close , Mildenhall IP28 7PT | - not rated | 3,019 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Row Academy Beeches Road , West Row IP28 8NY | 2out of 4 | 3,166 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 | 4,514 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mildenhall College of Technology Bury Road , Mildenhall IP28 7HT | - not rated | 4,514 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 | 3,048 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Middle School Sheldrick Way , Mildenhall IP28 7JX | - not rated | 3,659 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 | 2,396 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Oysy Sushi Bar | 6A Holmsey Green, Beck Row | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Head Public House | 40 The Street, Beck Row | 507 yd | |
| Bird in the Hand | The Bird In Hand Hotel, The Street | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatolia Kebab House | 8 Holmsey Green, Beck Row | 374 yd | |
| Black Pearl Fish & Grill Bar | 88B The Street, Beck Row | 666 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beck Row Playing Field BROOM WALK | grass pitches | 288 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 455.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 125.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.