Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

OAK CLOSE, IP28 6BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK CLOSE, IP28 6BY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

312

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 47,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP28 6BY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

IP28 6BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 73.4% year-on-year.

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

IP28 6BY is a safe, established residential area on Oak Close, 0.1km from Fornham St Genevieve in Fornham St Martin. Administratively it sits within The Fornhams & Great Barton ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

This is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £111k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 73.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP28 6BY are sourced from Output Area E00153462 (shared with 15 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 6BY. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 175,000

3 sales · Mean £ 151,583

Flat

£ 68,500

8 sales · Mean £ 68,343

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

IP28 6BY has low crime rates — 12 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 offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Slimming World0.3 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • All Saints Hotel0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Woolpack0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Curve Motion0.9 km
  • Krazy Horse0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury St Edmunds2.6 km
  • Thurston7.5 km
  • Elmswell14.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Parklands Green0.1 km
  • Parklands Green0.1 km
  • Oak Close0.1 km
  • Oak Close0.1 km
  • Village Sign0.4 km