IP31 1BH is a safe, established residential area on Quaker Lane, 0.1km 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 1BH offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 £335k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP31 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00153399 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUAKER LANE, IP31 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUAKER LANE, IP31 1BH.
529
46
£ 43,200 /yr
45%
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.
Area Character
IP31 1BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £335k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP31 1BH. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 278,500
6 sales · Mean £ 286,833
Terraced
£ 266,000
1 sales · Mean £ 266,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP31 1BH 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.
school Local Schools
Bardwell Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Woosters Bakery Shop0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Six Bells0.2 km
- The Dun Cow0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thurston8.9 km
- Elmswell10.7 km
- Bury St Edmunds12.3 km
Bus Stops
- Green0.0 km
- Green0.0 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Post Office0.3 km
- School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP311BH · Data under Open Government Licence