Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

BENYON GARDENS, IP28 6EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENYON GARDENS, IP28 6EA.

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 6EA — age 42, 89% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £356k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 8.8% year-on-year.

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

IP28 6EA is a safe, established residential area on Benyon Gardens, 0.2km from Culford in Culford. Administratively it sits within Risby ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP28, IP28 6EA offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 £356k, down 8.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP28 6EA 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 6EA. 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

£ 370,000

14 sales · Mean £ 400,764

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

IP28 6EA 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 Edmunds5.0 km
  • Thurston9.4 km
  • Thetford14.0 km

Bus Stops

  • School0.4 km
  • School0.4 km