Area Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

IP29 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IP29 postcode area.

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Population

9,405

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
family_restroomFamily
10/10
favoriteHealth
1/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
directions_transitTransit
1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP29 spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (47) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 5.8% year-on-year.

home £365,750 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP29 is a postcode district in West Suffolk, East of England, covering 404 active and 77 retired postcodes.

The largest share of IP29 (33%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community (21%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents. Overall, IP29 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.

Property: Average house prices in IP29 are around £365k, up 5.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across IP29 is moderate at 82 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 47 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full IP29 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences325
Anti-social behaviour103
Criminal damage and arson69
Other theft68
Burglary67

school Local Schools

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Ickworth Park Primary School

Good191 pupils
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Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Outstanding188 pupils
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All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall

Outstanding162 pupils
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich

Good206 pupils
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Chantry Academy

Good885 pupils
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Gusford Community Primary School

Requires Improvement601 pupils
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Stone Lodge Academy

Good168 pupils
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Hartest Church of England Primary School

Inadequate72 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Brighthouse Farm
  • Bannatyne Spa Hotel
  • LFH (The Ickworth) Ltd
  • Windsor Wood House
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Crown Inn
  • The Swan
  • The Bush
  • The Beehive Inn
  • The Greyhound
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Metcalf Arms
  • National Trust Enterprises Ltd
  • National Trust Ickworth
  • Dojo Cafe
  • Heritage Wellbeing.
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Barrow Fish and Kebab
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Hartest farmers Market
  • B S Clarke and Son
  • Slimming World
  • Great Gadget Giveaways
  • Matt's Food, Wine & More
  • + 3 more