Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

COOKS LANE, IP29 4AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COOKS LANE, IP29 4AT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

474

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 43,900 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP29 4AT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates IP29 4AT — age 46, 85% ownership, 10% 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 · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP29 4AT is a safe, established residential area on Cooks Lane, 0.4km from Brockley Green in Hartest. Administratively it sits within Chadacre ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

For families considering a move, IP29 4AT represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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

Census 2021 statistics for IP29 4AT are sourced from Output Area E00152266 (shared with 31 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 IP29 4AT. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

IP29 4AT has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Vehicle crime1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury St Edmunds10.9 km
  • Thurston14.0 km
  • Sudbury Suffolk14.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bury Road Turn0.3 km
  • Bury Road Turn0.3 km
  • Bus Shelter0.4 km
  • Bus Shelter0.4 km