Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

THE STREET, IP28 6AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE STREET, IP28 6AP.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP28 6AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates IP28 6AP — age 46, 77% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £399k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP28 6AP is a safe, established residential area on The Street, 0.0km from Barton Mills in Barton Mills. Administratively it sits within Manor ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP28, IP28 6AP offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £399k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP28 6AP are sourced from Output Area E00152611 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP28 6AP. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 399,000

3 sales · Mean £ 376,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

IP28 6AP has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Mildenhall College Academy

Good1264 pupils1.5 km
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St Mary's Church of England Academy

Good418 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Big Red Wine Company0.3 km
  • Shell Barton Mills1.0 km
  • Andrew Palles-Clark0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Mildenhall Town FC0.8 km
  • Mildenhall Social Club0.8 km
  • The Bell0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • En Thai Sing1.0 km
  • St Andrews Cafe1.0 km
  • Rocca Cafe Lounge1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Spice Lounge1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Bella Pizza & Grill1.0 km
  • Mildenhall Fish & Chips1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bell Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kennett6.7 km
  • Lakenheath12.5 km
  • Shippea Hill12.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Meadow0.0 km
  • Church Meadow0.0 km
  • The Bell0.2 km
  • The Bell0.2 km