Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

DAVEYS LANE, IP31 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAVEYS LANE, IP31 1BD.

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

109

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP31 1BD 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP31 1BD spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. 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

IP31 1BD is a mixed residential area on Daveys Lane, 0.7km from Bardwell in West Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Bardwell ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

For families considering a move, IP31 1BD represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for IP31 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00153400 (shared with 13 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 1BD. The average age is 51.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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Bardwell Church of England Primary School

Good55 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Woosters Bakery Shop0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Six Bells0.6 km
  • The Dun Cow0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thurston8.8 km
  • Elmswell10.1 km
  • Bury St Edmunds12.4 km