Area Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

IP23 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IP23 postcode area.

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Population

7,850

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 45,620 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
workEmployment
5/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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Area Character

IP23 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 23.0% year-on-year.

home £306,666 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP23 is a postcode district in Mid Suffolk, East of England, covering 317 active and 64 retired postcodes.

The largest share of IP23 (33%) is characterised by a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents, alongside a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community (20%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes IP23 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in IP23 are around £306k, down 23.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across IP23 is moderate at 108 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. 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 IP23 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences388
Criminal damage and arson80
Public order79
Anti-social behaviour77
Other theft70

school Local Schools

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Hartismere School

Outstanding1034 pupils
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Gislingham Church of England Primary School

Outstanding143 pupils
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Mellis Church of England Primary School

Good170 pupils
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St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye

Good177 pupils
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Occold Primary School

Good64 pupils
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Thorndon Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The Brome Grange Hotel
  • The Oaksmere Hotel
  • Frogs Hall Bed and Breakfast
  • The Bull Auberge
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • ANGLIAN COOP EYE
  • Ipswich & Norwich Co-op
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Gislingham Village Store
  • Stoke Ash Orchard Stores
  • Thorndon Community Shop
  • Thornham Gift and Eco Shop
  • The Tilting Sky Gift Shop
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Walnut Tree
  • Railway Tavern
  • The Beaconsfield Arms
  • The Black Horse Inn
  • The Cherry Tree
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Beyond The Wall
  • Cafeye
  • Cocoa Mama
  • Dine Canteen
  • Eyes Open CIC T/A The Bank Arts Cent
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Eye Fish & Chips
  • Lee's Cottage Chinese
  • New Happy House
  • Pizza +