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.
IP31 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IP31 postcode area.
21,403
46
£ 46,983 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Stanton Community Primary School
Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Honington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Norton CEVC Primary School
Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Thurston Community College
Set Ixworth School
Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Grange Hotel
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Fox and Hounds
- Six Bells Inn
- The Blue Boar
- The White Horse
- Thurston Rugby Club
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Ixworth Chinese Takeaway
- Le Pozi
- Stanton Fish Bar
- Rumbles Fish Bar
- Jin Fu Chinese Takeaway
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Badwell Ash Village Stores
- Cracknell's
- Norton service station
- Rolfe's of Walsham
- Thurston Butchers Ltd
- + 23 more
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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