Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

CHURCH ROAD, IP31 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH ROAD, IP31 1AH.

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

224

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: IP31 1AH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

IP31 1AH is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

home £262,333 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP31 1AH is a safe, established residential area on Church Road, 0.1km from Bardwell in Bardwell. Administratively it sits within Bardwell ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

For families considering a move, IP31 1AH represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £262k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP31 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00153398 (shared with 8 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 1AH. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 245,000

4 sales · Mean £ 244,250

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

1 sales · Mean £ 270,000

Detached

£ 270,000

2 sales · Mean £ 270,000

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

IP31 1AH has low crime rates — 9 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 offences6
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Bardwell Church of England Primary School

Good55 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Woosters Bakery Shop0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Six Bells0.4 km
  • The Dun Cow0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thurston8.9 km
  • Elmswell10.8 km
  • Bury St Edmunds12.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Green0.2 km
  • Green0.2 km
  • School0.2 km
  • School0.3 km
  • Post Office0.4 km