Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

BARDWELL ROAD, IP31 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARDWELL ROAD, IP31 1DF.

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

373

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP31 1DF spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £339,500 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP31, IP31 1DF offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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: Average house prices are around £339k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP31 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00153409 (shared with 9 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 1DF. The average age is 53.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 249,000

3 sales · Mean £ 308,000

Terraced

£ 295,000

1 sales · Mean £ 295,000

Detached

£ 325,000

4 sales · Mean £ 462,500

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

IP31 1DF has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and possession of weapons. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good83 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Spar, PO and Delivery Office0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Royal George0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harling Road11.7 km
  • Thetford12.2 km
  • Thurston12.3 km