Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

IP28 6DS House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

558

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

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.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. IP28 6DS's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £981k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £981k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

IP28 6DS is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Culford in Culford. Administratively it sits within Risby ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

For serious buyers, IP28 6DS is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 89% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £981k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP28 6DS are sourced from Output Area E00153625 (shared with 25 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 6DS. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 349,997

2 sales · Mean £ 349,997

Detached

£ 1,600,000

2 sales · Mean £ 1,600,000

Semi-Detached

£ 319,000

2 sales · Mean £ 319,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

IP28 6DS has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury St Edmunds5.1 km
  • Thurston9.5 km
  • Kennett14.0 km

Bus Stops

  • School0.4 km
  • School0.4 km