Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

CHURCH LANE, IP28 6BQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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 6BQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £156k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

IP28 6BQ is a safe, established residential area on Church Lane, 0.3km from Barton Mills in Barton Mills. Administratively it sits within Manor ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for IP28 6BQ 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 6BQ. 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

Terraced

£ 84,250

2 sales · Mean £ 84,250

Semi-Detached

£ 230,000

1 sales · Mean £ 230,000

Detached

£ 445,000

2 sales · Mean £ 445,000

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

IP28 6BQ has low crime rates — 14 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
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Mildenhall College Academy

Good1264 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • The Big Red Wine Company0.4 km
  • Andrew Palles-Clark0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Bell0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kennett6.4 km
  • Lakenheath12.8 km
  • Shippea Hill13.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Meadow0.3 km
  • Church Meadow0.3 km
  • The Bell0.4 km
  • The Bell0.4 km