IP14 1AY is an active urban area located 0.4km from Stowmarket in Stowmarket. Administratively it sits within Combs Ford ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.
For families considering a move, IP14 1AY represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 120 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for IP14 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00153279 (shared with 124 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP14 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP14 1AY.
322
51
£ 46,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP14 1AY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
IP14 1AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP14 1AY. The average age is 50.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP14 1AY is above average at 120 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.
school Local Schools
Grace Cook Primary School
Abbot's Hall Community Primary School
Combs Ford Primary School
Cedars Park Community Primary School
Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Chilton Community Primary School
Stowmarket High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Bernard Holdings Ltd0.2 km
- Royal William0.6 km
- The Willow Tree0.0 km
- Queens Head0.4 km
- The Magpie Inn0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Bella Sorrento0.4 km
- Limetree Cafe0.4 km
- Passione D'Amore Limited0.1 km
- Redfort0.5 km
- The Regal 1936 Cafe Bar0.0 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- BIGA NAPOLETANA PIZZERIA0.7 km
- Subway Sandwich Shop0.4 km
- A C Cracknell Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Normans Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Golden Fried Chicken0.3 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Boots Uk Ltd0.3 km
- Nisa (Ipswich Street)0.3 km
- Birthdays Ltd0.3 km
- Bonitas Wholefoods Ltd0.5 km
- Stuart's Premier Daily0.6 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Verandah House B & B0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stowmarket0.6 km
- Needham Market4.8 km
- Elmswell8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Cinema0.0 km
- Dukes Head0.1 km
- Lime Tree Place0.1 km
- Lime Tree Place0.2 km
- Milton Road South0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP141AY · Data under Open Government Licence