Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

OLD FOX YARD, IP14 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD FOX YARD, IP14 1AB.

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Population

252

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates IP14 1AB — age 41, 41% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP14 1AB is a mixed residential area on Old Fox Yard, 0.2km from Stowmarket in Stowmarket. Administratively it sits within Combs Ford ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for IP14 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00153276 (shared with 84 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP14 1AB. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.3%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around IP14 1AB is moderate at 82 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences123
Shoplifting61
Public order22
Criminal damage and arson21
Drugs18

school Local Schools

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Grace Cook Primary School

0.3 km
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Abbot's Hall Community Primary School

Good394 pupils0.6 km
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Chilton Community Primary School

Good159 pupils0.9 km
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Combs Ford Primary School

Good391 pupils1.1 km
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Cedars Park Community Primary School

Requires Improvement366 pupils1.1 km
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Stowmarket High School

Requires Improvement823 pupils1.3 km
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Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good176 pupils1.4 km
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Wood Ley Community Primary School

Good306 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Boots Uk Ltd0.0 km
  • Londis Stores1.0 km
  • Nisa (Ipswich Street)0.0 km
  • Birthdays Ltd0.1 km
  • Bonitas Wholefoods Ltd0.2 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Verandah House B & B0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Queens Head0.2 km
  • Bernard Holdings Ltd0.1 km
  • Royal William0.4 km
  • The Willow Tree0.2 km
  • The Magpie Inn0.8 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Crafty Cookie0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.0 km
  • Pallet0.0 km
  • Papa John's GB0.5 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd.0.4 km
  • Lidl Foodstore0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • A C Cracknell Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • China City1.0 km
  • Normans Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • BIGA NAPOLETANA PIZZERIA0.4 km
  • Subway Sandwich Shop0.2 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stowmarket0.4 km
  • Needham Market5.0 km
  • Elmswell8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Argos Store0.1 km
  • Milton Road South0.1 km
  • Dukes Head0.2 km
  • Barnards0.2 km
  • Station Road West0.2 km