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IP28 7AJ

Poplar Close

Mildenhall Great Heath

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Detailed insights for IP28 7AJ

Overview

Postcode IP28 7AJ is located in an urban city, within the Mildenhall Great Heath area of West Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Mildenhall area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mildenhall is £50,249 per year. The median sale price in Mildenhall Great Heath is £205,000 (around £231 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,000 and £235,000. The nearest station is Kennett, about 5.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Mildenhall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,550 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Mildenhall has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.2%

Approximately 17.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Mildenhall is £50,249 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 30 ft away from IP28 7AJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Mildenhall near IP28 7AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kennett located about 5.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
519 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.5(+3%)
Other theft
9.07(+66%)
Public order
6.05(+18%)
Vehicle crime
6.05(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.54(-29%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
240
87.27%
Other White
22
8%
Irish
6
2.18%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.09%
Other Asian
1
0.36%
Total population: 275

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
67
28.63%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
19.66%
Level 3 (A level)
43
18.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
9.83%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
42.19%
Owns with a mortgage
30
23.44%
Other social rented
18
14.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.28%
Social rents from council
4
3.12%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Mildenhall Great Heath

Median price: £205,000
Price per sq ft: £231
Sales (last 12 months): 29
Typical range (middle 50%): £165K – £235K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £231 per square foot) in Mildenhall Great Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mildenhall Great Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£347,500£224
Semi-Detached7£235,000£283
Terraced19£190,000£221
Flats1£122,500£223

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mildenhall Great Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mildenhall Great Heath.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£256,000£200,000£133,750
2017£268,000£167,000£154,000
2018£330,000£190,000£160,000
2019£295,000£173,500£166,000
2020£233,000£190,000£165,000
2021£334,000£240,000£172,250
2022£412,000£254,000£185,000
2023£423,750£269,500£194,250
2024£480,000£244,000£180,000
2025£265,000£235,000£184,000
2026£347,500£218,500£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mildenhall Great Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mildenhall Great Heath.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£201£167
2017£224£245£172
2018£225£272£180
2019£181£201£187
2020£235£259£175
2021£256£243£202
2022£256£270£210
2023£245£244£199
2024£231£234£213
2025£320£257£209
2026£224£265£227
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mildenhall Great Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mildenhall Great Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP28 7AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP28 7AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Jul 2025Cedar Lodge, Chiswick Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 7BDOtherFreehold£700,000
28 Jul 20253, Girton Close, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 7PTTerracedFreehold£140,000
17 Aug 202621, Trinity Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 7LSTerracedFreehold£280,000
06 Nov 202541, Trinity Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 7LSTerracedFreehold£311,303
06 Nov 202561, Trinity Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 7LSTerracedFreehold£311,303

Schools

In the IP28 7AJ postcode area, located within Mildenhall, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for IP28 7AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryGreat Heath AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Church of England AcademyAcademy converter
0.6 miNot applicableOn Track Education MildenhallOther independent special school

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IP28 7AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP28 7AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondisField Road, West Suffolk, IP28 7ALWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miMorrisons DailySt John's Close, West Suffolk, IP28 7NXWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Suffolk district.

Band A£1,568
Band B£1,829
Band C£2,090
Band D£2,351
Band E£2,874
Band F£3,397
Band G£3,919
Band H£4,703

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for IP28 7AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dickie Alecock

Mildenhall Great Heath - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Nick Timothy

West Suffolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictWest SuffolkE07000245
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest SuffolkE14001578
ParishMildenhall HighE04012952
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)MildenhallE02006241
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Suffolk 004CE01029940
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced2004-11-01

Frequently asked questions about IP28 7AJ

Is IP28 7AJ (Mildenhall) safe?

The area around IP28 7AJ records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and public order.

What is the average house price near IP28 7AJ?

The median sale price around IP28 7AJ in Mildenhall Great Heath is £205,000 (about £231 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP28 7AJ?

There are 4 schools close to IP28 7AJ, including Great Heath Academy (Good), St Mary's Church of England Academy (Requires improvement) and On Track Education Mildenhall (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around IP28 7AJ?

IP28 7AJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,550 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP28 7AJ (Mildenhall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Suffolk covering IP28 7AJ is Nick Timothy (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dickie Alecock (Independent).