How much do houses cost in IP29 4BU?

The average property price in IP29 4BU is currently around £890k.

What is the population of IP29 4BU?

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

Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

IP29 4BU House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (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

IP29 4BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £890k, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £890k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP29 4BU is a mixed residential area located 0.7km from Elms Farm in West Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Whepstead & Wickhambrook ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

For families considering a move, IP29 4BU represents 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.

Property: Prices average £890k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP29 4BU 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 4BU. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 890,000

1 sales · Mean £ 890,000

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bury St Edmunds11.1 km
Kennett13.4 km
Newmarket15.0 km

Bus Stops

Church End0.3 km
Bury Road0.4 km
Church End0.4 km