Living in IP28, West Suffolk
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around IP28 in West Suffolk. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in West Suffolk: £296,879, up 1.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around IP28
27 recorded home sales on the streets around central IP28 in the last 2 years, with a median of £265,000 and a range from £82,500 to £760,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 CHURCH LANE CLOSE, IP28 6AX | semi-detached | £225,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 40 CHURCH LANE, IP28 6AY | semi-detached | £299,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 29 CHURCH MEADOW, IP28 6AR | detached | £307,000 | 2026-04-28 |
| 32 NIGHTINGALE CLOSE, IP28 7HQ | terraced | £157,500 | 2026-04-15 |
| NOOK COTTAGE, 76 THE STREET, IP28 6AA | semi-detached | £450,000 | 2026-03-20 |
| 25 MILDENHALL ROAD, IP28 6BD | detached | £745,721 | 2026-01-15 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
7 schools within 3 miles , of which 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Heath Academy | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| The Pines Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi |
| St Christopher's CEVCP School | Primary | Good | 2.4 mi |
| Beck Row Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 2.8 mi |
| St Mary's Church of England Academy | Primary | Requires improvement | 1.1 mi |
| Mildenhall College Academy | Secondary | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
5 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 17.5% |
| Professional occupations | 17.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.9% |
| Skilled trades | 12.8% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
8 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central IP28 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on West Suffolk's figures.
Common questions about IP28
What is the average house price in IP28?
The average sold price in West Suffolk is £296,879 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in IP28?
Prices in West Suffolk are up 1.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in IP28?
The median of 27 recorded sales around central IP28 in the last 2 years is £265,000, ranging from £82,500 to £760,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in IP28?
7 schools sit within 3 miles of central IP28, and 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in IP28?
8 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IP28 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is IP28 at risk of flooding?
Central IP28 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is IP28 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 80% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £265,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 8 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is IP28 safe?
8 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IP28 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? IP28 or IP27, IP28 or CB8, IP28 or CB7.
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