Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

QUAKER LANE, IP31 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUAKER LANE, IP31 1AJ.

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

529

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

IP31 1AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £369k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

IP31 1AJ is a safe, established residential area on Quaker Lane, 0.2km from Bardwell in Bardwell. Administratively it sits within Bardwell ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP31, IP31 1AJ offers 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 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

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 £369k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP31 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00153399 (shared with 10 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 1AJ. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.7%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed8.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 26%
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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 585,000

1 sales · Mean £ 585,000

Semi-Detached

£ 232,000

2 sales · Mean £ 232,000

Terraced

£ 430,000

1 sales · Mean £ 430,000

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

IP31 1AJ 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 pupils0.3 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 Bells0.2 km
  • The Dun Cow0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thurston8.9 km
  • Elmswell10.6 km
  • Bury St Edmunds12.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Green0.0 km
  • Green0.1 km
  • Post Office0.3 km
  • Post Office0.3 km
  • School0.3 km