Is IP30 0DZ a safe place to live?

Yes, IP30 0DZ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 3 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of IP30 0DZ?

The population for the IP30 0DZ area is approximately 271 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

BURY ROAD, IP30 0DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURY ROAD, IP30 0DZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

271

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

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.

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10/10

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9/10

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1/10

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5/10

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5/10

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6/10

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1/10

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7/10

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2/10

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Area Character

IP30 0DZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

IP30 0DZ is a sought-after residential area on Bury Road, 1.2km from Cocks Green in Sicklesmere. Administratively it sits within Horringer ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP30 0DZ are sourced from Output Area E00153546 (shared with 13 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 0DZ. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 2%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

IP30 0DZ has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Thurston6.6 km
Bury St Edmunds7.7 km
Elmswell10.7 km