Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

THE GREEN, IP31 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GREEN, IP31 1AW.

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 1AW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £638k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £638k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

IP31 1AW is a safe, established residential area on The Green, 0.3km from Bardwell in Bardwell. Administratively it sits within Bardwell ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

For serious buyers, IP31 1AW is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £638k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP31 1AW 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 1AW. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 594,340

4 sales · Mean £ 552,170

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

IP31 1AW has low crime rates — 8 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 offences5
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 Bells0.0 km
  • The Dun Cow0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thurston9.1 km
  • Elmswell10.7 km
  • Bury St Edmunds12.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Green0.2 km
  • Green0.2 km
  • School0.3 km