Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

THE GREEN, IP29 4BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GREEN, IP29 4BY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

215

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Avg Age

47

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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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IP29 4BY combines high owner-occupation (70%), strong property values (£631k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £631k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 4.0% year-on-year.

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

IP29 4BY is a safe, established residential area on The Green, 0.2km from Depden Green 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £631k, up 4.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP29 4BY 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 4BY. 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

£ 495,000

11 sales · Mean £ 507,272

Semi-Detached

£ 590,000

1 sales · Mean £ 590,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

IP29 4BY has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury St Edmunds10.9 km
  • Kennett12.6 km
  • Newmarket14.4 km