Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

THE STREET, IP28 6DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE STREET, IP28 6DP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

558

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

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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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates IP28 6DP — age 42, 89% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £396k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 36.0% year-on-year.

home £396,666 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP28 6DP is a safe, established residential area on The Street, 0.3km from Culford in Culford. Administratively it sits within Risby ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

For serious buyers, IP28 6DP is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £396k, down 36.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP28 6DP are sourced from Output Area E00153625 (shared with 25 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 6DP. The average age is 42.1. 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 Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 400,000

9 sales · Mean £ 406,944

Semi-Detached

£ 292,625

4 sales · Mean £ 301,312

Terraced

£ 264,000

2 sales · Mean £ 264,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

IP28 6DP has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury St Edmunds5.3 km
  • Thurston9.6 km
  • Thetford13.8 km

Bus Stops

  • School0.1 km
  • School0.1 km