Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

CHURCH ROAD, IP31 1DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH ROAD, IP31 1DD.

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

373

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

IP31 1DD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £565k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

IP31 1DD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Church Road, 0.1km from Barningham in Barningham. Administratively it sits within Barningham ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP31, IP31 1DD offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £565k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP31 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00153409 (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 1DD. The average age is 53.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 565,000

3 sales · Mean £ 566,666

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

IP31 1DD has low crime rates — 35 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 offences11
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft4
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good83 pupils0.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Spar, PO and Delivery Office0.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Royal George0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harling Road11.2 km
  • Thetford12.2 km
  • Thurston12.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Royal George0.1 km
  • Royal George0.1 km
  • Royal George0.1 km
  • Royal George0.1 km
  • West Wood0.3 km