Postcode IP31 1HJ is located in a rural village, within the Bardwell ward of West Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Stanton & Barningham area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Stanton & Barningham is £52,831 per year. The nearest station is Thetford located about 5.5 miles away.
Stanton & Barningham has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,520 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Stanton & Barningham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 14.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stanton & Barningham is £52,831 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP31 1HJ.
Stanton & Barningham near IP31 1HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Thetford located about 5.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Bardwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £162,000 up to £725,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £477,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £258,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bardwell
In the IP31 1HJ postcode area, located within Stanton & Barningham, there are no 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 IP31 1HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Smith
Bardwell - 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.