Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

BISHOPS CROFT, IP31 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BISHOPS CROFT, IP31 1BZ.

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

249

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

IP31 1BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 16.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP31 1BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bishops Croft, 0.3km from Barningham in Barningham. Administratively it sits within Barningham ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

For families considering a move, IP31 1BZ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £277k, up 16.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP31 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00153410 (shared with 9 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 1BZ. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 270,000

14 sales · Mean £ 278,821

Semi-Detached

£ 248,000

7 sales · Mean £ 262,357

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

IP31 1BZ 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 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Spar, PO and Delivery Office0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Royal George0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harling Road10.9 km
  • Thetford12.2 km
  • Thurston13.1 km

Bus Stops

  • West Wood0.2 km
  • West Wood0.2 km
  • Royal George0.3 km
  • Royal George0.3 km
  • Royal George0.3 km