Postcode IP31 2JR is located in a rural town, within the Stanton 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 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Stanton & Barningham is £52,831 per year. The nearest station is Thurston located about 6.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Stanton & Barningham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,297 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.
Stanton & Barningham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 111 ft away from IP31 2JR.
Stanton & Barningham near IP31 2JR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Thurston located about 6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £281,000 in Stanton area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £775,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £351,250 |
| Flats | 2 | £97,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £257,500 |
| Terraced | 3 | £194,000 |
10 year median price trend in Stanton
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP31 2JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Stanton Stores | The Street, West Suffolk, IP31 2BP | Walking directions to Stanton Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Bury Lane, West Suffolk, IP31 2BZ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Coop | Hepworth Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 2FR | Walking directions to Coop |
| 0.3 mi | Stanton Post Office Stores | The Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 2BP | Walking directions to Stanton Post Office Stores |
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 2JR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jim Thorndyke
Stanton - 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.