Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

BURY ROAD, IP29 4AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURY ROAD, IP29 4AL.

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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

IP29 4AL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £787k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

IP29 4AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bury Road, 0.1km 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 4AL offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 £787k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP29 4AL 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 4AL. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 787,500

2 sales · Mean £ 787,500

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

IP29 4AL 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.

Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury St Edmunds10.8 km
  • Thurston13.8 km
  • Sudbury Suffolk14.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Shelter0.1 km
  • Bus Shelter0.1 km
  • Bury Road Turn0.1 km
  • Bury Road Turn0.1 km