Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

LITTLE WHELNETHAM ROAD, IP30 0BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITTLE WHELNETHAM ROAD, IP30 0BX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

288

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

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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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
workEmployment
9/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 42, IP30 0BX 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

IP30 0BX is a sought-after residential area on Little Whelnetham Road, 0.1km from Sicklesmere in Sicklesmere. Administratively it sits within Horringer ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP30 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00153547 (shared with 16 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 IP30 0BX. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

IP30 0BX has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1

school Local Schools

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Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School

Inadequate79 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Sicklesmere Stores Ltd0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury St Edmunds5.4 km
  • Thurston6.0 km
  • Elmswell11.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.0 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Raynsford Road0.2 km
  • Raynsford Road0.2 km
  • Rushbrooke Arms0.2 km