Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

CHURCH LANE CLOSE, IP28 6AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH LANE CLOSE, IP28 6AX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

340

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 45, IP28 6AX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

IP28 6AX is a safe, established residential area on Church Lane Close, 0.1km from Barton Mills in Barton Mills. Administratively it sits within Manor ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

For families considering a move, IP28 6AX represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £294k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP28 6AX are sourced from Output Area E00152610 (shared with 20 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 6AX. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

5 sales · Mean £ 225,500

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

IP28 6AX 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 pupils1.6 km
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St Mary's Church of England Academy

Good418 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Big Red Wine Company0.3 km
  • Shell Barton Mills0.9 km
  • Andrew Palles-Clark0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Mildenhall Town FC0.9 km
  • Mildenhall Social Club0.9 km
  • The Bell0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kennett6.6 km
  • Lakenheath12.6 km
  • Shippea Hill12.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Meadow0.1 km
  • Church Meadow0.1 km
  • The Bell0.2 km
  • The Bell0.2 km