Harvester Lane is in Beck Row, Bury St Edmunds and in Forest Heath district. IP28 8YR is located in the The Rows electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 2012-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harvester Lane, Beck Row, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 8YR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP28 8YS, IP28 8YN, IP28 8YF, IP28 8YJ, IP28 8YQ, IP28 8YD, IP28 8YP, IP28 8ZF, IP28 8DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP28 8YR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents 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 | 42.5% | 49.1% | 6.6% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 57.5% | 50.9% | -6.6% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 8YR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.4% 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 | 27.5% | 22.9% | -4.6% | 37.9% | -15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.1% | 69.4% | 5.3% | 44.2% | 25.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (94.6%) 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 | 64.3% | 65.2% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 16.8% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 29.4% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around IP28 8YR this area, 33.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.2% | 33.7% | 16.5% | 18.2% | 15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.7% | 8.8% | 3.1% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 7.4% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -9.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 38.7% | 15.4% | 33.8% | 4.9% |
| Other | 41% | 5.4% | -35.6% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 5.9% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 5.7% | 5.2% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| White | 78.9% | 73.6% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -7.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, just 33% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 29.2% | 33% | 3.8% | 83.2% | -50.2% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 65.5% | 58.6% | -6.9% | 1.3% | 57.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 33% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 1.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 29% | 32.9% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -50.3% |
| 10+ Years | 42.2% | 1.9% | -40.3% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 23.3% | 1.7% | -21.6% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 25.4% | 22.0% | 2.2% | 23.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 38.1% | 36.0% | 1.9% | 36.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 21.2% | 76.7% | -55.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 64.7% | 0.3% | 64.4% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harvester Lane was 91.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 187.0% higher than the Lakenheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harvester Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lakenheath and the 107th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Harvester Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2020-03-20 | £296,967 |
| 15 Harvester Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-03-23 | £221,521 |
| 15 Harvester Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2016-05-27 | £216,033 |
| 5 Harvester Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2016-03-01 | £392,795 |
| 1 Harvester Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2015-05-14 | £280,658 |
IP28 8YR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in IP28 8YR 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 | 152 |
| Looking after home or family | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 157 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 44 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beck Row Primary Academy The Street , Beck Row IP28 8AE | 1out of 4 | 974 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Row Academy Beeches Road , West Row IP28 8NY | 2out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Heath Academy Girton Close , Mildenhall IP28 7PT | 3out of 4 | 3,733 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Academy Trinity Avenue , Mildenhall IP28 7LR | 3out of 4 | 4,047 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 | 5,209 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 | 2,883 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 | 491 yd | |
| Mickey's | Mickey Tea Bar, Lincoln Road | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird in the Hand | The Bird In Hand Hotel, The Street | 201 yd | |
| The Kings Head Public House | 40 The Street, Beck Row | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Pearl Fish & Grill Bar | 88B The Street, Beck Row | 238 yd | |
| Anatolia Kebab House | 8 Holmsey Green, Beck Row | 491 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beck Row Playing Field BROOM WALK | grass pitches | 922 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 | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 139.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.