IP28 6BN is a mixed residential area located 1.5km from Red Lodge in Barton Mills. Administratively it sits within Manor ward and the West Suffolk constituency.
For families considering a move, IP28 6BN represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for IP28 6BN are sourced from Output Area E00152610 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP28 6BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP28 6BN.
340
45
£ 45,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. IP28 6BN's 60% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP28 6BN. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
school Local Schools
St Christopher's CEVCP School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kennett4.6 km
- Newmarket11.2 km
- Shippea Hill14.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IP286BN · Data under Open Government Licence