Is IP31 3RD a safe place to live?

Yes, IP31 3RD is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 26 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in IP31 3RD?

The average property price in IP31 3RD is currently around £465k.

What is the population of IP31 3RD?

The population for the IP31 3RD area is approximately 280 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

BLENHEIM DRIVE, IP31 3RD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLENHEIM DRIVE, IP31 3RD.

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

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Population

280

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

36%

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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5/10

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9/10

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1/10

workEmployment

5/10

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5/10

paymentsAffluence

7/10

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10/10

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10/10

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5/10

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Area Character

Average age 58, 96% owned. IP31 3RD is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £465k reflects the demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP31 3RD is a sought-after residential area on Blenheim Drive, 0.3km from Thurston in Thurston. Administratively it sits within Thurston ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

For serious buyers, IP31 3RD is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 96% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £465k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for IP31 3RD are sourced from Output Area E00153352 (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 3RD. The average age is 57.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%

Asian / British Asian0.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

36%Active

FT: 23%

Unemployed: 0%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 465,000

1 sales · Mean £ 465,000

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

IP31 3RD has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences28

Shoplifting22

Burglary4

Criminal damage and arson4

Other theft4

school Local Schools

Thurston Community College

Good1578 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

ROSSA coffee and crepes0.3 km
Thurst Cafe0.4 km
Thurston Lunch Club0.4 km

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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Trawlers Catch0.2 km
The little fox deli0.1 km

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

Thurston Butchers Ltd0.9 km
Cracknell's0.2 km
Thurston Post Office & General Stores0.2 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Fox and Hounds0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Thurston0.2 km
Bury St Edmunds6.4 km
Elmswell7.3 km

Bus Stops

Fox and Hounds0.1 km
Fox and Hounds0.1 km
Thurston Rail Station0.2 km
Post Office0.2 km
Post Office0.2 km