Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

CHURCH LANE, IP28 6AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH LANE, IP28 6AU.

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

340

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. IP28 6AU's 60% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £345k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

IP28 6AU is a safe, established residential area on Church Lane, 0.1km from Barton Mills in Barton Mills. Administratively it sits within Manor ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £345k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP28 6AU are sourced from Output Area E00152610 (shared with 20 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 6AU. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 427,500

2 sales · Mean £ 427,500

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

IP28 6AU 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

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Mildenhall College Academy

Good1264 pupils1.5 km
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St Mary's Church of England Academy

Good418 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • The Big Red Wine Company0.3 km
  • Andrew Palles-Clark0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Mildenhall Town FC0.9 km
  • Mildenhall Social Club0.9 km
  • The Bell0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kennett6.6 km
  • Lakenheath12.6 km
  • Shippea Hill12.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Meadow0.1 km
  • Church Meadow0.1 km
  • The Bell0.2 km
  • The Bell0.2 km