IP28 6BT is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km 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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IP28 6BT are sourced from Output Area E00152610 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP28 6BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP28 6BT.
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 45, IP28 6BT has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP28 6BT. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP28 6BT has low crime rates — 18 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
Mildenhall College Academy
St Mary's Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- McColls0.8 km
- Mildenhall Butchers0.8 km
- Sue Ryder0.8 km
- The Big Red Wine Company1.0 km
- The Original Factory Shop0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Mildenhall Town FC0.7 km
- Mildenhall Social Club0.7 km
- The Maids Head1.0 km
- Mildenhall Cricket Club0.8 km
- The Bell0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co Operative Retail Services Ltd0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- KFC0.8 km
- Dragon House0.9 km
- Papa Johns0.8 km
- China House0.9 km
- Bella Pizza & Grill0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- En Thai Sing0.7 km
- Gandhi Indian Cuisine0.8 km
- St Andrews Cafe0.7 km
- Barleycorn0.8 km
- Sumo Sushi0.8 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bell Hotel0.7 km
- The Riverside House Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kennett6.7 km
- Shippea Hill12.3 km
- Lakenheath12.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bridge Farm Close0.4 km
- Bridge Farm Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IP286BT · Data under Open Government Licence