Area Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

IP28 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IP28 postcode area.

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Population

29,898

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 45,340 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

IP28 is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £264k.

home £264,763 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP28 is a postcode district in West Suffolk, East of England, covering 856 active and 132 retired postcodes.

The largest share of IP28 (15%) is characterised by a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (11%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes IP28 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in IP28 are around £264k, up 1.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across IP28 at 178 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 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 IP28 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.4%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2384
Criminal damage and arson543
Anti-social behaviour514
Other theft450
Public order433

school Local Schools

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Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good202 pupils
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St Mary's Church of England Academy

Good418 pupils
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Mildenhall College Academy

Good1264 pupils
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Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy

Good699 pupils
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Hillside Primary School

Requires Improvement493 pupils
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St Christopher's CEVCP School

Good340 pupils
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Great Heath Academy

Good555 pupils
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Halifax Primary School

Good409 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • All Saints Hotel
  • Bell Hotel
  • The Riverside House Hotel
  • The Walnuts
  • Travelodge
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • The Golden Boar Inn
  • The Half Moon
  • The Kings Head Public House
  • The Maids Head
  • The Walnut Tree
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • JS Risby Truckstop
  • Drakes International
  • Angels Cafe Ltd
  • Barleycorn
  • Blitz Catering Ltd
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co Operative Retail Services Ltd
  • Heron Foods
  • Sainsbury's
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Anatolia Kebab House
  • Bella Pizza & Grill
  • Black Pearl Fish & Grill Bar
  • Burger King
  • China House
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • The Original Factory Shop
  • Andrew Palles-Clark
  • Aspal Lane Nursery
  • Beck Row Village Store
  • Betfred
  • + 23 more