Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

IP31 1RR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP31 1RR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

180

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 48,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

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

Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 49, IP31 1RR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £725k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

IP31 1RR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Sapiston in West Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Bardwell ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

For families considering a move, IP31 1RR represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 54% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £725k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP31 1RR are sourced from Output Area E00153407 (shared with 10 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 1RR. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 685,000

3 sales · Mean £ 657,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

IP31 1RR has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Honington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good168 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Fox Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thurston10.0 km
  • Thetford10.0 km
  • Bury St Edmunds11.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Shelter0.1 km
  • Bus Shelter0.1 km
  • Willow Green0.3 km
  • Willow Green0.3 km