Bury St Edmunds · IP31

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IP31 (Bury Saint Edmunds) in a nutshell

IP31 covers Bury Saint Edmunds, in Mid Suffolk and West Suffolk. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for IP31

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Two councils in one district

IP31 is split between Mid Suffolk and West Suffolk. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

IP31 stretches across Bardwell, Barningham, Ixworth and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'IP31', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Terrace and semi country

Most homes here are terraces or semis. Insulation and heating upgrades are the usual way to nudge a rating up, so have receipts ready.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Bury St Edmunds: 31.1% terraced, 24.8% semi-detached
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • When you let: you need a valid EPC, usually good for 10 years.
  • Minimum E: most private lets need E or better, unless exempt.

More detail on the Bury St Edmunds page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to IP31

IP30 · CockfieldIP32 · Bury Saint EdmundsIP33 · Bury Saint EdmundsIP24 · ThetfordIP29 · BarrowIP14 · Stowmarket

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does IP31 cover?

IP31 (Bury Saint Edmunds) includes the wards of Bardwell, Barningham, Ixworth, Moreton Hall, Pakenham & Troston, Risby, Rougham, Stanton, The Fornhams & Great Barton, Thurston, Walsham-le-Willows (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to IP31?

Neighbouring districts include IP30 (Cockfield), IP32 (Bury Saint Edmunds), IP33 (Bury Saint Edmunds), IP24 (Thetford), IP29 (Barrow) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering IP31 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in IP31?

About 8,242 households and 21,110 residents at the 2011 Census, across 793 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is IP31 in?

IP31 sits in Mid Suffolk, West Suffolk (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket, Waveney Valley, West Suffolk.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
IP31 1
Areas covered
Bury Saint Edmunds 2
Active postcodes
793 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
8,242 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
21,110 2
Electoral wards
Bardwell, Barningham, Ixworth, Moreton Hall, Pakenham & Troston, Risby, Rougham, Stanton … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket, Waveney Valley, West Suffolk 4
Local authority
Mid Suffolk, West Suffolk 4
Households privately renting (Bury St Edmunds built-up area)
21.8% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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