IP31 1AR is a safe, established residential area on Low Street, 0.3km 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 1AR offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £376k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP31 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00153399 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOW STREET, IP31 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOW STREET, IP31 1AR.
529
46
£ 43,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP31 1AR spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. £376k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP31 1AR. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 346,750
10 sales · Mean £ 351,200
Semi-Detached
£ 265,000
3 sales · Mean £ 341,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
IP31 1AR has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bardwell Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Woosters Bakery Shop0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Six Bells0.5 km
- The Dun Cow0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thurston8.6 km
- Elmswell10.4 km
- Bury St Edmunds12.0 km
Bus Stops
- Knox Lane0.1 km
- Knox Lane0.1 km
- Green0.3 km
- Green0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP311AR · Data under Open Government Licence