Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

HEDGEROWS, IP29 4AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEDGEROWS, IP29 4AF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

307

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IP29 4AF combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£540k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £540k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

IP29 4AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hedgerows, 0.3km from Brockley Green in West Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Clare, Hundon & Kedington ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP29, IP29 4AF offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 84% 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £540k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP29 4AF are sourced from Output Area E00153426 (shared with 20 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 IP29 4AF. The average age is 53.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 507,500

4 sales · Mean £ 528,750

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

IP29 4AF has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Vehicle crime1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury St Edmunds10.7 km
  • Thurston13.6 km
  • Sudbury Suffolk14.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Shelter0.3 km
  • Bus Shelter0.3 km
  • Bury Road Turn0.3 km
  • Bury Road Turn0.3 km