Area Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

IP22 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IP22 postcode area.

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Population

23,115

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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9/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
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4/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 48, IP22 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £401k. Property prices are trending up 17.1% year-on-year.

home £401,275 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP22 is a postcode district in West Suffolk, East of England, covering 852 active and 523 retired postcodes.

The largest share of IP22 (16%) is characterised by a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (16%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes IP22 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in IP22 are around £401k, up 17.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across IP22 at 147 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 48 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full IP22 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1468
Anti-social behaviour368
Criminal damage and arson348
Other theft308
Shoplifting242

school Local Schools

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Bressingham Primary School

Good135 pupils
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Roydon Primary School

Requires Improvement266 pupils
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All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Winfarthing

Good57 pupils
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St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham

Good57 pupils
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Hopton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good90 pupils
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St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good174 pupils
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Diss High School

Good919 pupils
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Palgrave Church of England Primary School

Good80 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Church Farm House
  • Bed & Breakfast At White House
  • Cobwebs Bed & Breakfast
  • Hazel Barn Bed & Breakfast
  • Strenneth Farmhouse B & B
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • The Cross Keys
  • The Greyhound
  • Cock Oh Van
  • The Kings Head
  • The White Horse
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • HENRY WATSON POTTERIES LTD
  • Staff Canteen
  • Thai Orchid Food
  • The Bell Inn
  • Angela's Coffee Lounge
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited
  • Diss Mini Market
  • Tesco
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
  • Central England Co-operative Society
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • USA Sensations
  • Bailey's Fish And Chips
  • Fair Green Fish Bar
  • Golden Dragon
  • Happy Palace
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Local Flavours
  • Harriets Home And Garden
  • Victoria Market
  • 35E
  • Barker's Butchers
  • + 29 more