Area Analysis Babergh, East of England

IP9 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IP9 postcode area.

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Population

11,850

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 47,267 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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10/10
family_restroomFamily
9/10
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1/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
1/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP9 spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (47) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 8.2% year-on-year.

home £354,000 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP9 is a postcode district in Babergh, East of England, covering 477 active and 64 retired postcodes.

The largest share of IP9 (17%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (15%). A further 14% of the district is made up of a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes IP9 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in IP9 are around £354k, down 8.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across IP9 is moderate at 107 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. An average age of 47 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full IP9 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences526
Anti-social behaviour162
Criminal damage and arson130
Other theft118
Public order105

school Local Schools

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Holbrook Primary School

Good184 pupils
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Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good75 pupils
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Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good290 pupils
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Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good62 pupils
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Holbrook Academy

Good575 pupils
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Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School

Good110 pupils
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Stutton Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement75 pupils
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Shotley Community Primary School

Good147 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Chimneys B&B
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Bristol Arms
  • red lion
  • Royal Harwich Yacht Club
  • The Butt & Oyster
  • The Freston Boot Ltd
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Bluebell Tea Rooms
  • Capel Methodist Lunch Club
  • Cappadocia
  • Magnificent Wok
  • Starbucks
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Bentley Service Station
  • Capel News
  • Capel Service Station
  • Corner Garage
  • Hollingsworths Stores
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Stores
  • East Of England Co-operative Society
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Lasan
  • Mother Indian Takeaway