Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

IP31 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP31 1AE.

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

109

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /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: IP31 1AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

IP31 1AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

IP31 1AE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.6km from Bardwell in West Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Bardwell ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

For families considering a move, IP31 1AE represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP31 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00153400 (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 IP31 1AE. The average age is 51.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

IP31 1AE has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Bardwell Church of England Primary School

Good55 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Woosters Bakery Shop0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Six Bells0.5 km
  • The Dun Cow0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thurston9.4 km
  • Elmswell11.2 km
  • Thetford12.1 km

Bus Stops

  • School0.2 km
  • School0.2 km
  • Post Office0.4 km
  • Post Office0.4 km