Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

IP29 4BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP29 4BF.

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

191

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 43,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: IP29 4BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 47, IP29 4BF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

IP29 4BF is a mixed residential area located 1.4km from Hawkedon in Babergh. Administratively it sits within Chadacre ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

For families considering a move, IP29 4BF represents 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 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for IP29 4BF are sourced from Output Area E00152265 (shared with 17 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 4BF. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury St Edmunds12.2 km
  • Sudbury Suffolk14.2 km
  • Thurston15.5 km