IP6 is a postcode district in Mid Suffolk, East of England, covering 753 active and 122 retired postcodes.
The largest share of IP6 (24%) is characterised by a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (22%). A further 12% 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 IP6 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in IP6 are around £295k, down 10.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across IP6 at 117 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 IP6 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
IP6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IP6 postcode area.
17,960
45
£ 46,067 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
IP6 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £295k. Property prices are trending down 10.5% 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
Otley Primary School
Witnesham Primary School
Creeting St Mary Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Claydon High School
Henley Primary School
Claydon Primary School
Bosmere Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Claydon Hotel
- Premier Inn Ipswich North
- Travelodge
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Barley Mow Inn
- The Crown Public House
- The Highwayman
- The Sorrel Horse Inn
- Crowfield Rose
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Coffee, Craft and More
- Gibbons and Daughter, Antiques and Tearoom
- Strong beans
- The Chequers Indian Lounge
- Wood Farm Courtyard Cafe
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- China Chef
- Claydon Chippy
- Huseyin Kara
- Wongs
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Barham Co-Op
- Co-op Food Store
- East of England Co-operative Society
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Needham Gym & Fitness Ltd
- Shell Needham Market
- The Otley Village Store And Post Office
- Elton House News Ltd
- Aldercarr Farm Shop
- + 11 more
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Area Profile: IP6 · Data under Open Government Licence