Is IP29 4BS a safe place to live?

Yes, IP29 4BS is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 14 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of IP29 4BS?

The population for the IP29 4BS area is approximately 215 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

IP29 4BS House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

215

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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9/10

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4/10

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7/10

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1/10

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6/10

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4/10

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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 47, IP29 4BS 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 · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP29 4BS is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Elms Farm in West Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Whepstead & Wickhambrook ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP29 4BS are sourced from Output Area E00153708 (shared with 9 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 4BS. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active

FT: 36%

Unemployed: 0%

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

IP29 4BS has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2

Criminal damage and arson1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bury St Edmunds11.6 km
Kennett14.5 km
Newmarket15.9 km