Postcode IP29 5LB is located in a rural hamlet, within the Barrow ward of West Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Barrow, Chedburgh & Sicklesmere area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.9 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 3.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Barrow, Chedburgh & Sicklesmere has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,312 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Barrow, Chedburgh & Sicklesmere has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP29 5LB.
Barrow, Chedburgh & Sicklesmere near IP29 5LB 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Barrow area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,253 up to £920,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £440,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £207,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £366,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £301,250 |
10 year median price trend in Barrow
In the IP29 5LB postcode area, located within Barrow, Chedburgh & Sicklesmere, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
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 IP29 5LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ian Houlder
Barrow - 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.