Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

RUSHFORD ROAD, IP31 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSHFORD ROAD, IP31 1BL.

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

358

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

41%

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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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP31 1BL spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £375k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

IP31 1BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Rushford Road, 0.5km from Coney Weston in Coney Weston. Administratively it sits within Bardwell ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

For serious buyers, IP31 1BL is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP31 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00153403 (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 1BL. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 375,000

1 sales · Mean £ 375,000

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

IP31 1BL has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Swan Inn0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thetford10.0 km
  • Harling Road10.2 km
  • Thurston13.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Crossways Cottage0.1 km
  • Crossways Cottage0.2 km
  • Village Sign0.2 km
  • Village Sign0.2 km