IP31 1DJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.9km from Barningham in Barningham. Administratively it sits within Barningham ward and the West Suffolk constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IP31 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00153410 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP31 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP31 1DJ.
249
52
£ 43,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP31 1DJ spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP31 1DJ. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
IP31 1DJ has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Spar, PO and Delivery Office0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Swan Inn0.9 km
- The Royal George0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harling Road11.0 km
- Thetford11.4 km
- Thurston12.9 km
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Postcode Profile: IP311DJ · Data under Open Government Licence