Is IP28 6DY a safe place to live?

Yes, IP28 6DY is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 2 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of IP28 6DY?

The population for the IP28 6DY area is approximately 312 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

WEST STOW ROAD, IP28 6DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STOW ROAD, IP28 6DY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-08 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

312

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Avg Age

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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 6DY 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 6DY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP28 6DY is a safe, established residential area on West Stow Road, 0.6km from Culford in Fornham St Martin. Administratively it sits within The Fornhams & Great Barton ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

IP28 6DY is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP28 6DY 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 6DY. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

IP28 6DY has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1

Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bury St Edmunds4.5 km
Thurston9.3 km
Kennett13.7 km