Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

THE CROFT, IP31 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CROFT, IP31 1AN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

529

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP31 1AN spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 8.8% year-on-year.

home £301,863 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP31 1AN is a safe, established residential area on The Croft, 0.2km from Bardwell in Bardwell. Administratively it sits within Bardwell ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP31, IP31 1AN offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £301k, down 8.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP31 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00153399 (shared with 10 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 IP31 1AN. 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 / British90.7%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed8.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 26%
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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 317,000

9 sales · Mean £ 309,277

Semi-Detached

£ 263,500

7 sales · Mean £ 270,785

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

IP31 1AN has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Bardwell Church of England Primary School

Good55 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Woosters Bakery Shop0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Six Bells0.2 km
  • The Dun Cow0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thurston9.0 km
  • Elmswell10.8 km
  • Bury St Edmunds12.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Green0.1 km
  • Green0.1 km
  • School0.2 km
  • School0.2 km
  • Post Office0.2 km