Area Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

IP31 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IP31 postcode area.

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Population

21,403

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 46,983 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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9/10
family_restroomFamily
10/10
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1/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates IP31 — age 46, 74% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

home £394,375 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP31 is a postcode district in Mid Suffolk, East of England, covering 729 active and 133 retired postcodes.

The largest share of IP31 (26%) is characterised by a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (17%). A further 14% of the district is made up of a rural commuter area popular with professional households. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes IP31 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in IP31 are around £394k. Safety: Crime across IP31 is moderate at 109 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full IP31 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1143
Anti-social behaviour233
Other theft208
Criminal damage and arson190
Public order161

school Local Schools

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Stanton Community Primary School

Good225 pupils
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Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good83 pupils
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Honington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good168 pupils
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Norton CEVC Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils
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Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good125 pupils
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Thurston Community College

Good1578 pupils
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Set Ixworth School

Good436 pupils
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Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding198 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Grange Hotel
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Thurston Rugby Club
  • Thurston Rugby Club
  • Walsham le Willows Sports Club
  • Bunbury Arms
  • Cadogan Arms
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • ROSSA coffee and crepes
  • Thurst Cafe
  • Thurston Lunch Club
  • Atalian Servest Food Co
  • Busbys Bar & TG's Real Bean Cafe
  • + 11 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • The little fox deli
  • Trawlers Catch
  • Ixworth Chinese Takeaway
  • Le Pozi
  • Stanton Fish Bar
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Badwell Ash Village Stores
  • Cracknell's
  • Norton service station
  • Rolfe's of Walsham
  • Chapman Stores
  • + 23 more