IP30 is a postcode district in Mid Suffolk, East of England, covering 542 active and 85 retired postcodes.
The largest share of IP30 (40%) 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 (14%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a rural commuter area popular with professional households. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes IP30 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in IP30 are around £272k, down 18.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across IP30 at 121 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 47 — 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 IP30 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
IP30 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IP30 postcode area.
14,516
47
£ 46,780 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP30 spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £272k. Property prices are trending down 18.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Elmswell Community Primary School
Cockfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ipswich Academy
Cliff Lane Primary School
Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy
Woolpit Primary Academy
Alderwood Academy
First Base Ipswich Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- T P Parker Ltd
- Well Cottage B&B
- Ravenwood Hall
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Elmswell Tavern
- Six bells
- The Fox
- The Horseshoes Inn
- The Brewers
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Caterlink Ltd @ Thurston Sixth
- The Bull Inn
- Budgens West Suffolk Service Station
- Blackthorpe Barn
- Forage and Season Limited
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Elmswell Chinese Takeaway
- Elmswell Fish and Chip Shop
- The Canteen
- Woolpit Fish and Chip Shop
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Cockfield Stores
- Beefy's Bangers Butchers shop
- Elmswell Food Bank (Give Hope Shelter)
- Field of Dreams Farm Shop
- Woolpit Bread Bin
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- IPSWICH COOPERATIVE SOCIETY
- East of England Co-Op Foodstore
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