Postcode IP31 2PS is located in a rural hamlet, within the The Fornhams & Great Barton ward of West Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham is £59,034 per year. The nearest station is Thurston located about 1.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,557 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.
Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 16.3 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 12.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham is £59,034 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP31 2PS.
Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham near IP31 2PS 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Thurston | N/A | Walking directions to Thurston |
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £409,750 in The Fornhams & Great Barton area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,868,100.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £505,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £107,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £357,500 |
| Terraced | 4 | £238,625 |
10 year median price trend in The Fornhams & Great Barton
In the IP31 2PS postcode area, located within Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham, there are 1 primary and 1 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 IP31 2PS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Beccy Hopfensperger
The Fornhams & Great Barton - Elected 4 May 2023
Sarah Olivia Broughton
The Fornhams & Great Barton - 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.