Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

KNOX LANE, IP31 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNOX LANE, IP31 1AX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (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

No single demographic signal dominates IP31 1AX — age 46, 89% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1AX is a safe, established residential area on Knox Lane, 0.5km from Bardwell in Bardwell. Administratively it sits within Bardwell ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP31 1AX 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 1AX. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 267,000

2 sales · Mean £ 267,000

Detached

£ 450,000

3 sales · Mean £ 461,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

IP31 1AX has low crime rates — 3 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.

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school Local Schools

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Bardwell Church of England Primary School

Good55 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Woosters Bakery Shop0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Six Bells0.7 km
  • The Dun Cow0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thurston8.5 km
  • Elmswell10.1 km
  • Bury St Edmunds12.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Knox Lane0.1 km
  • Knox Lane0.2 km