IP14 1BF is a safe, established residential area on River Gardens, 0.1km from Combs Ford in Stowmarket. Administratively it sits within Combs Ford ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP14 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00153268 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIVER GARDENS, IP14 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVER GARDENS, IP14 1BF.
288
40
£ 46,600 /yr
55%
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IP14 1BF combines high owner-occupation (70%), strong property values (£500k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP14 1BF. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 500,000
2 sales · Mean £ 500,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP14 1BF has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Combs Ford Primary School
Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Abbot's Hall Community Primary School
Grace Cook Primary School
Cedars Park Community Primary School
Chilton Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bernard Holdings Ltd0.6 km
- The Willow Tree0.5 km
- Queens Head0.8 km
- The Magpie Inn0.2 km
- The Gladstone Arms0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Bella Sorrento0.8 km
- Limetree Cafe0.8 km
- Passione D'Amore Limited0.5 km
- Redfort0.9 km
- The Regal 1936 Cafe Bar0.4 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Subway Sandwich Shop0.8 km
- A C Cracknell Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Golden Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Chip Inn0.2 km
- Dragon Inn0.5 km
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Boots Uk Ltd0.7 km
- Nisa (Ipswich Street)0.7 km
- Birthdays Ltd0.7 km
- Bonitas Wholefoods Ltd0.8 km
- Suffolk Dairies Ltd0.7 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Cedars Hotel Ltd0.8 km
- Verandah House B & B0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stowmarket1.0 km
- Needham Market4.5 km
- Elmswell8.7 km
Bus Stops
- The Ford0.1 km
- The Ford0.1 km
- Wynton Rise0.2 km
- Cracknells0.2 km
- Wynton Rise0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP141BF · Data under Open Government Licence