Lancaster Close is in Chedburgh, Bury St. Edmunds and in St Edmundsbury district. IP29 4UW is located in the Chedburgh & Chevington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lancaster Close, Chedburgh, Bury St. Edmunds, IP29 4UW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP29 4UY, IP29 4UL, IP29 4UP, IP29 4UN, IP29 4UH, IP29 4UT, IP29 4UJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP29 4UW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 49.3% | 48.9% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 50.7% | 51.1% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 33.6% | 31.9% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 47.4% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 16.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 7.3% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 40.1% | 43.8% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 42.3% | 38.7% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 13.9% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 17.6% | 13.3% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 10.6% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 13.3% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.2% | 8.8% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 20.4% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 31% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| White | 100% | 94.9% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 92.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.4% | 92.7% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 92.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lancaster Close was 22.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.7% lower than the Barrow average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Lancaster Close has the 16th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Barrow and the 165th lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Lancaster Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-01-14 | £250,932 |
| 6 Lancaster Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2020-08-17 | £282,336 |
| 18 Lancaster Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2015-06-26 | £181,167 |
| 8 Lancaster Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2013-07-26 | £400,863 |
| 2 Lancaster Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2012-02-01 | £292,089 |
IP29 4UW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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.
IP29 4UW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wickhambrook Primary Academy Wickhambrook , CB8 8XN | 4out of 4 | 5,439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chedburgh Playing Field CHEVINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 215 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% |
| Median download speed | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.