Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

THREE CROSSWAYS, IP31 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THREE CROSSWAYS, IP31 1DR.

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
paymentsAffluence
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

No single demographic signal dominates IP31 1DR — age 53, 86% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

IP31 1DR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Three Crossways, 0.2km from Coney Weston in Coney Weston. Administratively it sits within Bardwell ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

For families considering a move, IP31 1DR represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP31 1DR 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 1DR. 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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

IP31 1DR has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Drugs1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Swan Inn0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harling Road10.2 km
  • Thetford10.3 km
  • Thurston13.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Village Sign0.1 km
  • Village Sign0.1 km
  • The Swan0.3 km
  • The Swan0.3 km
  • Crossways Cottage0.4 km