Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

IP28 6BT House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 6BT has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 6BT is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP28 6BT 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 6BT. 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.

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

IP28 6BT has low crime rates — 18 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 offences12
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Mildenhall College Academy

Good1264 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Church of England Academy

Good418 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • McColls0.8 km
  • Mildenhall Butchers0.8 km
  • Sue Ryder0.8 km
  • The Big Red Wine Company1.0 km
  • The Original Factory Shop0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Mildenhall Town FC0.7 km
  • Mildenhall Social Club0.7 km
  • The Maids Head1.0 km
  • Mildenhall Cricket Club0.8 km
  • The Bell0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co Operative Retail Services Ltd0.8 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • KFC0.8 km
  • Dragon House0.9 km
  • Papa Johns0.8 km
  • China House0.9 km
  • Bella Pizza & Grill0.7 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • En Thai Sing0.7 km
  • Gandhi Indian Cuisine0.8 km
  • St Andrews Cafe0.7 km
  • Barleycorn0.8 km
  • Sumo Sushi0.8 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bell Hotel0.7 km
  • The Riverside House Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kennett6.7 km
  • Shippea Hill12.3 km
  • Lakenheath12.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Bridge Farm Close0.4 km
  • Bridge Farm Close0.4 km