Is IP28 6AR a safe place to live?

Yes, IP28 6AR is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 15 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in IP28 6AR?

The average property price in IP28 6AR is currently around £365k.

What is the population of IP28 6AR?

The population for the IP28 6AR area is approximately 180 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

CHURCH MEADOW, IP28 6AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH MEADOW, IP28 6AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

180

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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6/10

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9/10

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3/10

workEmployment

7/10

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7/10

paymentsAffluence

6/10

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1/10

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9/10

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1/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP28 6AR spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. £365k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP28 6AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Church Meadow, 0.2km from Barton Mills in Barton Mills. Administratively it sits within Manor ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

For serious buyers, IP28 6AR is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP28 6AR are sourced from Output Area E00183403 (shared with 5 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 IP28 6AR. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%

Asian / British Asian1.1%

Black / African / Caribbean0.5%

Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 0%

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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

Detached

£ 365,000

5 sales · Mean £ 323,400

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

IP28 6AR has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7

Anti-social behaviour2

Criminal damage and arson2

Public order1

Other theft1

school Local Schools

St Mary's Church of England Academy

Good418 pupils1.3 km

Mildenhall College Academy

Good1264 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby

The Half Moon0.9 km
Mildenhall Town FC0.7 km
Mildenhall Social Club0.7 km
The Maids Head1.0 km
The Bell0.3 km

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby

McColls1.0 km
Sue Ryder1.0 km
The Big Red Wine Company0.3 km
The Original Factory Shop1.0 km
The Sweetbox1.0 km
+ 7 more

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Supermarkets

3 nearby

Co Operative Retail Services Ltd1.0 km
Heron Foods1.0 km
Sainsbury's0.7 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby

KFC1.0 km
Burger King0.9 km
Walkers Snack Bar0.9 km
Bella Pizza & Grill0.9 km
Domino's Pizza1.0 km
+ 1 more

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House