IP31 1AU is a mixed residential area on Ixworth Road, 0.5km from Bangrove Wood in West Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Bardwell ward and the West Suffolk constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP31, IP31 1AU offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Prices average £2.8M.
Census 2021 statistics for IP31 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00153400 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IXWORTH ROAD, IP31 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IXWORTH ROAD, IP31 1AU.
109
52
£ 43,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP31 1AU 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. IP31 1AU's low deprivation rank, 78% ownership, and £2.8M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP31 1AU. 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
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
£ 2,775,000
1 sales · Mean £ 2,775,000
school Local Schools
Set Ixworth School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thurston7.5 km
- Elmswell9.9 km
- Bury St Edmunds10.9 km
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Postcode Profile: IP311AU · Data under Open Government Licence