Postcode IP28 6RP is located in a rural village, within the Risby ward of West Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Barrow, Chedburgh & Sicklesmere area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Barrow, Chedburgh & Sicklesmere is £63,435 per year. The nearest station is Bury St Edmunds located about 3.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Barrow, Chedburgh & Sicklesmere has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,857 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Barrow, Chedburgh & Sicklesmere has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Barrow, Chedburgh & Sicklesmere is £63,435 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 114 ft away from IP28 6RP.
Barrow, Chedburgh & Sicklesmere near IP28 6RP 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 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Risby area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £1,275,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £480,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £375,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £413,500 |
10 year median price trend in Risby
In the IP28 6RP postcode area, located within Barrow, Chedburgh & Sicklesmere, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 6RP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Susan Glossop
Risby - Elected 4 May 2023
Nick Timothy
West Suffolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.