Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

MILDENHALL ROAD, IP28 6BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILDENHALL ROAD, IP28 6BD.

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Population

180

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

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.

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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Mildenhall College Academy

Good1264 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Church of England Academy

Good418 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Mildenhall Town FC0.7 km
  • Mildenhall Social Club0.7 km
  • The Maids Head1.0 km
  • The Bell0.5 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co Operative Retail Services Ltd0.9 km
  • Heron Foods0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
fastfood

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

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

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