Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

SANDY LANE, IP31 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDY LANE, IP31 1BX.

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

375

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Avg Age

39

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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: IP31 1BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged 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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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

IP31 1BX has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 22.7% year-on-year.

home £485,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP31 1BX is a safe, established residential area on Sandy Lane, 0.5km from Barningham in Barningham. Administratively it sits within Barningham ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, IP31 1BX is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £485k, up 22.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP31 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00153408 (shared with 7 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 1BX. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 347,500

6 sales · Mean £ 375,833

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

IP31 1BX has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good83 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Spar, PO and Delivery Office0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Mill Inn0.8 km
  • The Royal George0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harling Road10.9 km
  • Thetford12.3 km
  • Thurston13.3 km

Bus Stops

  • West Wood0.2 km
  • West Wood0.2 km
  • Royal George0.5 km
  • Royal George0.5 km
  • Royal George0.5 km