Area Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

IP30 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IP30 postcode area.

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Population

14,516

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,780 /yr

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Employed

49%

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
10/10
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1/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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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.

home £272,888 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences835
Anti-social behaviour180
Criminal damage and arson173
Other theft139
Public order135

school Local Schools

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Elmswell Community Primary School

Good314 pupils
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Cockfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good71 pupils
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Ipswich Academy

Good951 pupils
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Cliff Lane Primary School

Requires Improvement424 pupils
P

Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy

Good124 pupils
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Woolpit Primary Academy

Good116 pupils
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Alderwood Academy

Good1 pupils
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First Base Ipswich Academy

Outstanding0 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • T P Parker Ltd
  • Well Cottage B&B
  • Ravenwood Hall
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Elmswell Tavern
  • Six bells
  • The Fox
  • The Horseshoes Inn
  • Bennett Arms
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Caterlink Ltd @ Thurston Sixth
  • The Bull Inn
  • Budgens West Suffolk Service Station
  • CH&CO Catering Ltd
  • Elm Tree Gallery
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • IPSWICH COOPERATIVE SOCIETY
  • East of England Co-Op Foodstore
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Cockfield Stores
  • Beefy's Bangers Butchers shop
  • Elmswell Food Bank (Give Hope Shelter)
  • Field of Dreams Farm Shop
  • Felsham & Gedding Community Store Lt
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Elmswell Chinese Takeaway
  • Elmswell Fish and Chip Shop
  • The Canteen
  • Woolpit Fish and Chip Shop