IP9 is a postcode district in Babergh, East of England, covering 477 active and 64 retired postcodes.
The largest share of IP9 (17%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (15%). A further 14% 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 IP9 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in IP9 are around £354k, down 8.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across IP9 is moderate at 107 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. An average age of 47 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 IP9 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
IP9 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IP9 postcode area.
11,850
47
£ 47,267 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP9 spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (47) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 8.2% 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
Holbrook Primary School
Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Holbrook Academy
Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School
Stutton Church of England Primary School
Shotley Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Chimneys B&B
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Bristol Arms
- red lion
- Royal Harwich Yacht Club
- The Butt & Oyster
- The Freston Boot Ltd
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Bluebell Tea Rooms
- Capel Methodist Lunch Club
- Cappadocia
- Magnificent Wok
- Starbucks
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- East Of England Co-operative Society
- Co-operative Stores
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Bentley Community Shop CIC
- Shotley Post Office And Stores
- Stutton Community Shop
- Bentley Service Station
- Capel News
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Lasan
- Mother Indian Takeaway
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Area Profile: IP9 · Data under Open Government Licence