Is IP28 6DX a safe place to live?

Yes, IP28 6DX is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 2 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of IP28 6DX?

The population for the IP28 6DX area is approximately 312 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

IP28 6DX House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-08 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

312

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 47,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: IP28 6DX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10

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6/10

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1/10

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4/10

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5/10

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4/10

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1/10

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4/10

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4/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates IP28 6DX — age 48, 46% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP28 6DX is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Culford in Fornham St Martin. Administratively it sits within The Fornhams & Great Barton ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

Within the IP28 district, this postcode is characterised by a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP28 6DX are sourced from Output Area E00153462 (shared with 15 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 6DX. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

40%Active

FT: 27%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

IP28 6DX has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1

Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bury St Edmunds4.5 km
Thurston9.2 km
Kennett13.9 km