Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

IP31 1AP House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (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 1AP 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 1AP 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 1AP is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Stanton Chare in West Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Bardwell ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

For families considering a move, IP31 1AP represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for IP31 1AP 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 1AP. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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Bardwell Church of England Primary School

Good55 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Woosters Bakery Shop0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Six Bells0.6 km
  • The Dun Cow0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thurston9.5 km
  • Elmswell10.6 km
  • Thetford12.8 km