Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

THE DRIFT, IP28 6DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DRIFT, IP28 6DR.

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
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates IP28 6DR — age 42, 89% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

IP28 6DR is a safe, established residential area on The Drift, 0.1km from Culford in Culford. Administratively it sits within Risby ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

For serious buyers, IP28 6DR 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 £325k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP28 6DR 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 6DR. 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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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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 325,000

2 sales · Mean £ 325,000

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

IP28 6DR 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 Edmunds5.1 km
  • Thurston9.5 km
  • Thetford14.0 km

Bus Stops

  • School0.3 km
  • School0.3 km