IP28 1AH is a safe, established residential area on Hunters Drive, 0.0km from Red Lodge in West Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Manor ward and the West Suffolk constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP28, IP28 1AH offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £368k, down 20.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP28 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00152615 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HUNTERS DRIVE, IP28 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUNTERS DRIVE, IP28 1AH.
437
40
£ 45,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP28 1AH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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
IP28 1AH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £368k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 20.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP28 1AH. The average age is 39.6. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 389,495
4 sales · Mean £ 379,745
Semi-Detached
£ 310,000
3 sales · Mean £ 319,998
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP28 1AH has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Christopher's CEVCP School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Mighty Mug Cafe0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kennett3.4 km
- Newmarket9.8 km
- Shippea Hill14.6 km
Bus Stops
- Horseshoe Drive0.1 km
- Horseshoe Drive0.1 km
- Blackberry Way0.3 km
- Blackberry Way0.4 km
- Heathersett Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IP281AH · Data under Open Government Licence