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IP28 8GU

Aspen Way

Iceni

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Detailed insights for IP28 8GU

Overview

Postcode IP28 8GU is located in a rural town, within the Iceni ward of West Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Red Lodge, Icklingham & Moulton area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Red Lodge, Icklingham & Moulton is £62,789 per year. The nearest station is Kennett, about 1.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
30.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Red Lodge, Icklingham & Moulton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,236 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Red Lodge, Icklingham & Moulton has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.8%

Approximately 30.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Red Lodge, Icklingham & Moulton is £62,789 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP28 8GU.

Flood risk

No risk

Red Lodge, Icklingham & Moulton near IP28 8GU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kennett located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
237
Population density
5,278.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.33(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.22(-46%)
Other theft
4.44(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.56(-44%)
Public order
3.56(-30%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
128
54.47%
Other White
51
21.7%
Other
14
5.96%
Other Black
8
3.4%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
3.4%
Total population: 235

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
28.65%
No qualifications
47
25.41%
Level 3 (A level)
28
15.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
12.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
11.35%
Total 16+ residents: 185

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
52
48.6%
Other social rented
25
23.36%
Owns with a mortgage
15
14.02%
Social rents from council
8
7.48%
Owns outright
7
6.54%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Iceni

Median price£283,500
Price per sq ft£285
Sales (last 12 months)134
Typical range (middle 50%)£248K – £335K

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £283,500 (about £285 per square foot) in Iceni area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £670,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Iceni over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached47£370,000£284
Semi-Detached49£265,000£288
Terraced31£255,000£269
Flats7£188,000£318

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Iceni

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Iceni.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£297,500£166,875£218,750£220,000
2017£296,500£160,000£238,750£218,250
2018£319,000£176,250£249,950£202,500
2019£316,498£154,000£255,000£227,500
2020£330,998£171,500£242,500£230,000
2021£328,995£158,000£250,000£236,500
2022£367,000£202,500£262,000£262,250
2023£322,500£184,000£270,500£275,000
2024£370,000£195,000£265,000£253,000
2025£382,500£176,000£275,000£250,000
2026£360,000£165,750£260,000£239,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Iceni.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Iceni.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£250£229£240
2017£248£255£278£257
2018£266£237£275£269
2019£285£242£274£259
2020£279£252£274£270
2021£280£242£284£263
2022£300£259£324£300
2023£312£263£282£243
2024£273£285£294£239
2025£289£314£288£277
2026£273£319£301£288
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Iceni.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Iceni in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP28 8GU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP28 8GU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jul 202516, Buckthorn Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 8ZLSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
09 Jul 20258, Buckthorn Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 8ZLSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
27 Mar 20266, Beech Drive, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 8GZTerracedFreehold£250,000
29 Aug 202519, Beech Drive, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 8GZSemi-DetachedFreehold£251,000
28 Nov 20252, Rowan Place, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 8GYTerracedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the IP28 8GU postcode area, located within Red Lodge, Icklingham & Moulton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP28 8GU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Christopher's CEVCP SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP28 8GU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP28 8GU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miNisa LocalBellflower Crescent, West Suffolk, IP28 8XQWalking directions to Nisa Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Suffolk district (2025-26).

Band A£1,495
Band B£1,745
Band C£1,994
Band D£2,243
Band E£2,741
Band F£3,240
Band G£3,738
Band H£4,486

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for IP28 8GU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Drummond

Iceni - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Dawn Patricia Dicker

Iceni - Elected 4 May 2023

West Suffolk Independents

Member of parliament

Nick Timothy

West Suffolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictWest SuffolkE07000245
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest SuffolkE14001578
WardIceniE05015577
ParishRed LodgeE04013224
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Red Lodge, Icklingham & MoultonE02006242
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Suffolk 007FE01034567
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced2009-05-01

Frequently asked questions about IP28 8GU

Is IP28 8GU (Red Lodge, Icklingham & Moulton) safe?

The area around IP28 8GU records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near IP28 8GU?

The median sale price around IP28 8GU in Red Lodge, Icklingham & Moulton is £283,500 (about £285 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP28 8GU?

There is 1 school close to IP28 8GU, including St Christopher's CEVCP School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around IP28 8GU?

IP28 8GU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,236 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP28 8GU (Red Lodge, Icklingham & Moulton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Suffolk covering IP28 8GU is Nick Timothy (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andy Drummond (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Dawn Patricia Dicker (West Suffolk Independents).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.