Postcode IP28 6LE is located in an urban city, within the The Fornhams & Great Barton ward of West Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham is £59,034 per year. The nearest station is Bury St Edmunds located about 1.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,314 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham is £59,034 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP28 6LE.
Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham near IP28 6LE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bury St Edmunds located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £409,750 in The Fornhams & Great Barton area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,868,100.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £505,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £107,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £357,500 |
| Terraced | 4 | £238,625 |
10 year median price trend in The Fornhams & Great Barton
Annual council tax rates for West Suffolk district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IP28 6LE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Beccy Hopfensperger
The Fornhams & Great Barton - Elected 4 May 2023
Sarah Olivia Broughton
The Fornhams & Great Barton - Elected 4 May 2023
Peter Prinsley
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.