How much do houses cost in IP31 1BA?

The average property price in IP31 1BA is currently around £735k.

What is the population of IP31 1BA?

The population for the IP31 1BA area is approximately 109 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

BOWBECK, IP31 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWBECK, IP31 1BA.

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

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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 1BA 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

A sought-after, premium postcode. IP31 1BA's low deprivation rank, 78% ownership, and £735k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP31 1BA is a mixed residential area on Bowbeck, 0.1km from Bowbeck in West Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Bardwell ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

For serious buyers, IP31 1BA is 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £735k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP31 1BA 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 1BA. 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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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

Detached

£ 580,000

7 sales · Mean £ 544,785

school Local Schools

Bardwell Church of England Primary School

Good55 pupils1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Thurston10.6 km
Thetford11.4 km
Elmswell12.1 km

Bus Stops

Crossroads0.5 km