Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

LODGE LANE, IP31 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LODGE LANE, IP31 1BF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

334

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 48,900 /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: 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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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

IP31 1BF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £590k, 73% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

IP31 1BF is a sought-after residential area on Lodge Lane, 0.3km from Troston in West Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Pakenham & Troston ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

For serious buyers, IP31 1BF is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 73% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £590k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for IP31 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00153624 (shared with 14 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 1BF. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 590,000

1 sales · Mean £ 590,000

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

IP31 1BF has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Bull Freehouse0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thurston7.5 km
  • Bury St Edmunds8.2 km
  • Thetford11.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Capel Close0.2 km
  • Capel Close0.2 km