Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

SWAN LANE, IP31 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWAN LANE, IP31 1DW.

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

IP31 1DW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £467k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £467k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

IP31 1DW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Swan Lane, 0.1km from Coney Weston in Coney Weston. Administratively it sits within Bardwell ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

For serious buyers, IP31 1DW is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £467k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP31 1DW 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 1DW. 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

Detached

£ 345,000

5 sales · Mean £ 363,000

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

IP31 1DW 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 Inn0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harling Road10.4 km
  • Thetford10.5 km
  • Thurston13.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Swan0.1 km
  • The Swan0.1 km
  • Village Sign0.3 km
  • Village Sign0.3 km