Area Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

IP6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IP6 postcode area.

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Population

17,960

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,067 /yr

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Employed

51%

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
8/10
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1/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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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.

home £295,319 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences897
Criminal damage and arson200
Other theft193
Anti-social behaviour184
Burglary168

school Local Schools

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Otley Primary School

Good57 pupils
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Witnesham Primary School

Good102 pupils
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Creeting St Mary Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good98 pupils
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Claydon High School

Good770 pupils
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Henley Primary School

Outstanding103 pupils
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Claydon Primary School

Good478 pupils
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Bosmere Community Primary School

Good256 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Claydon Hotel
  • Premier Inn Ipswich North
  • Travelodge
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Barley Mow Inn
  • The Crown Public House
  • The Highwayman
  • The Sorrel Horse Inn
  • Crowfield Rose
  • + 14 more
restaurant

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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • China Chef
  • Claydon Chippy
  • Huseyin Kara
  • Wongs
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Barham Co-Op
  • Co-op Food Store
  • East of England Co-operative Society
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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