Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

IP28 6BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP28 6BW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (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

IP28 6BW is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

IP28 6BW is a mixed residential area located 1.2km from Red Lodge 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for IP28 6BW 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 6BW. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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St Christopher's CEVCP School

Good340 pupils1.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kennett4.4 km
  • Newmarket11.0 km
  • Shippea Hill14.1 km