IP28 6AW is a safe, established residential area on The Street, 0.1km from Barton Mills in Barton Mills. Administratively it sits within Manor ward and the West Suffolk constituency.
For serious buyers, IP28 6AW is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% 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: Prices average £407k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP28 6AW are sourced from Output Area E00152611 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE STREET, IP28 6AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE STREET, IP28 6AW.
309
46
£ 45,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP28 6AW 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP28 6AW spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. £407k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP28 6AW. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 485,000
5 sales · Mean £ 498,000
Semi-Detached
£ 163,500
1 sales · Mean £ 163,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP28 6AW 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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Church of England Academy
Mildenhall College Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- The Big Red Wine Company0.2 km
- Millford Service Station1.0 km
- Shell Barton Mills0.9 km
- Andrew Palles-Clark0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Mildenhall Town FC0.8 km
- Mildenhall Social Club0.8 km
- The Bell0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- En Thai Sing1.0 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- St Andrews Cafe1.0 km
- McDonalds1.0 km
- Rocca Cafe Lounge1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Burger King1.0 km
- Walkers Snack Bar1.0 km
- Mildenhall Fish & Chips1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kennett6.8 km
- Lakenheath12.5 km
- Shippea Hill12.8 km
Bus Stops
- Church Meadow0.1 km
- The Bell0.1 km
- Church Meadow0.1 km
- The Bell0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IP286AW · Data under Open Government Licence