IP14 1AZ is a mixed residential area on Ipswich Street, 0.3km 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 rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for IP14 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00153276 (shared with 84 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IPSWICH STREET, IP14 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IPSWICH STREET, IP14 1AZ.
252
41
£ 46,600 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates IP14 1AZ — age 41, 41% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP14 1AZ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP14 1AZ is above average at 94 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
Chilton Community Primary School
Cedars Park Community Primary School
Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Stowmarket High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Bernard Holdings Ltd0.1 km
- Royal William0.5 km
- The Willow Tree0.1 km
- Queens Head0.3 km
- The Magpie Inn0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Bella Sorrento0.3 km
- Limetree Cafe0.3 km
- Passione D'Amore Limited0.0 km
- Redfort0.4 km
- The Regal 1936 Cafe Bar0.1 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- BIGA NAPOLETANA PIZZERIA0.6 km
- Subway Sandwich Shop0.3 km
- A C Cracknell Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Normans Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Golden Fried Chicken0.2 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Boots Uk Ltd0.2 km
- Nisa (Ipswich Street)0.2 km
- Birthdays Ltd0.2 km
- Bonitas Wholefoods Ltd0.3 km
- Stuart's Premier Daily0.5 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Verandah House B & B0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stowmarket0.5 km
- Needham Market4.9 km
- Elmswell8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Dukes Head0.0 km
- Cinema0.1 km
- Milton Road South0.2 km
- Argos Store0.2 km
- Lime Tree Place0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP141AZ · Data under Open Government Licence