IP29 4BP is a mixed residential area on Bury Road, 0.6km from Chedburgh Green in West Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Whepstead & Wickhambrook ward and the West Suffolk constituency.
For families considering a move, IP29 4BP represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for IP29 4BP are sourced from Output Area E00153708 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURY ROAD, IP29 4BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURY ROAD, IP29 4BP.
215
47
£ 45,100 /yr
52%
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
IP29 4BP is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP29 4BP. The average age is 46.9. 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.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury St Edmunds10.6 km
- Kennett13.3 km
- Newmarket15.1 km
Bus Stops
- Church End0.1 km
- Bury Road0.2 km
- Church End0.2 km
- Council Houses0.3 km
- Council Houses0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP294BP · Data under Open Government Licence