Area Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

IP5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IP5 postcode area.

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Population

19,842

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 51,333 /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
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10/10
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4/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP5 spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £332k. Property prices are trending down 6.0% year-on-year.

home £332,000 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP5 is a postcode district in East Suffolk, East of England, covering 442 active and 435 retired postcodes.

The largest share of IP5 (21%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting (13%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes IP5 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in IP5 are around £332k, down 6.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across IP5 at 135 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 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 IP5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1143
Other crime270
Anti-social behaviour253
Criminal damage and arson220
Public order212

school Local Schools

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Heath Primary School, Kesgrave

Good611 pupils
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Gorseland Primary School

Outstanding460 pupils
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Birchwood Primary School

Outstanding206 pupils
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Cedarwood Primary School

Good410 pupils
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Kesgrave High School

Good1884 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Milsoms Kesgrave Hall
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Bell Inn
  • Douglas Bader
  • Kesgrave Social Club
  • The Farmhouse Public House
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • The Runway Cafe
  • Play2Day Nursery
  • TC Facilities Management (At Tesco)
  • Tenpin
  • Tesco Family Dining
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd
  • Athletea
  • Avanishan Food And Wine
  • Boots
  • BP Express Shopping
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods
  • McColls
  • Tesco
  • Tesco
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Admirals Fish & Chip Shop
  • Beech Road Kebab Pizza House
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Greggs
  • Kesgrave Fisheries
  • + 3 more