Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

IP28 6BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP28 6BS.

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

437

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP28 6BS 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.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates IP28 6BS — age 40, 81% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

IP28 6BS is a mixed residential area located 1.2km from Red Lodge in West Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Manor ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

For families considering a move, IP28 6BS 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. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.



Census 2021 statistics for IP28 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00152615 (shared with 19 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 6BS. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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school Local Schools

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St Christopher's CEVCP School

Good340 pupils1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kennett4.5 km
  • Newmarket10.8 km
  • Shippea Hill13.7 km