IP28 6BB is a safe, established residential area located 0.0km from Barton Mills in Barton Mills. Administratively it sits within Manor ward and the West Suffolk constituency.
For families considering a move, IP28 6BB represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 77% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for IP28 6BB are sourced from Output Area E00152611 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP28 6BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP28 6BB.
309
46
£ 45,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP28 6BB 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP28 6BB spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP28 6BB. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP28 6BB 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.
school Local Schools
Mildenhall College Academy
St Mary's Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- The Big Red Wine Company0.4 km
- Sapphire's1.0 km
- Andrew Palles-Clark0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Mildenhall Town FC0.8 km
- Mildenhall Social Club0.8 km
- The Bell0.2 km
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Bella Pizza & Grill1.0 km
- Mildenhall Fish & Chips1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bell Hotel1.0 km
- The Riverside House Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kennett6.7 km
- Lakenheath12.6 km
- Shippea Hill12.8 km
Bus Stops
- Church Meadow0.1 km
- Church Meadow0.1 km
- The Bell0.3 km
- The Bell0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP286BB · Data under Open Government Licence