IP28 6BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mildenhall Road, 0.3km 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 6BD offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 85% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £590k, down 1.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP28 6BD are sourced from Output Area E00183403 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILDENHALL ROAD, IP28 6BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILDENHALL ROAD, IP28 6BD.
180
49
£ 45,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. IP28 6BD's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £590k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 1.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP28 6BD. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 585,000
12 sales · Mean £ 598,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP28 6BD has low crime rates — 8 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
12 nearby- McColls0.9 km
- Mildenhall Butchers1.0 km
- Sue Ryder0.9 km
- The Big Red Wine Company0.6 km
- The Original Factory Shop0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Mildenhall Town FC0.7 km
- Mildenhall Social Club0.7 km
- The Maids Head1.0 km
- The Bell0.5 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co Operative Retail Services Ltd0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- KFC0.9 km
- Dragon House1.0 km
- Papa Johns0.9 km
- China House1.0 km
- Bella Pizza & Grill0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- En Thai Sing0.8 km
- Gandhi Indian Cuisine1.0 km
- St Andrews Cafe0.8 km
- Barleycorn0.9 km
- Sumo Sushi0.9 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bell Hotel0.8 km
- The Riverside House Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kennett6.7 km
- Lakenheath12.5 km
- Shippea Hill12.6 km
Bus Stops
- Church Meadow0.3 km
- Church Meadow0.3 km
- The Bell0.5 km
- The Bell0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: IP286BD · Data under Open Government Licence